"I suppose in winter you would have the water warmed?" said Jack.
"Of course we should; though we hadn't thought of it before," said Ned.
"And that would give the passengers a ride and a bath, all for the price of one ticket," said Jack.
"Certainly; and you see that would be favorable to the poor," said Ned, willing to indulge in the joke.
"Exactly; a great boon to mankind," said Jack. "And I think it would not only make them cleaner, but more religious."
"How so?" said Ned.
"Well, I think every passenger would feel like saying his prayers, as the train, or cable, drew near the getting-off station."
Phaeton and I burst out laughing.
"I'm afraid you're only making fun of our invention," said Ned.
"Not I," said Jack. "I like to encourage the inventive faculty in boys."