"But—but I have to see the captain myself," urged Ralph.
"What yo' reckon a gen'lemun like he wanter sech a boy as you? Huh?"
Ralph felt that his clothes were against him, but he did not propose to be bullied by a servant and a negro at that.
"Look here," said he. "I want to see Captain Gary and I'm going to see him, too. I've got business with him—d'ye understand?"
"Well den," replied the porter insolently, "s'posen yo' find where he is yo'self."
Ralph, without another word, marched straight to the clerk's desk.
CHAPTER X.
The Captain Talks With Ralph.
Ralph's previous diffidence disappeared under the flush of anger aroused by the porter's words.