The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-04

just be seated few moments Mr.. Travers, and you
shal have what you want - Then he rang bell and
ssenographer appeared, TO whom banker dictated
short letter. overhearng which Paul mentally decided
his vexations and dsappontments nearing an end
~ gather you are trying to bit of the great
world remarked the bank manager while the letter was
being typewriter. --: .~s
Yes, sir; for that prefer the roundabout
way home instead Of returning to San Francisco Not
having much money of course work my passage from
point to point So far have done fairly we'll and with
good luck expect to be back in Chicago six months from
'now.'' '-@ -. -
=, "And then what's second long tramp in some other
emo, sir; am planning to be a newspaper man and
to 60 work on one of the big Chicago dales when
The door opened clerk brought in the expected
letter Taking the envelope, the banker wrote in the
lower eft-hand Introducing my young friend
Paul Travers "There - he exclaimed handing it over
to Paul. if that doesn It do the business come Back and
let me Know The he shook hands with the youngster
as If he were really interested in him wished him
safe and pleasant voyage back to America.
In the outer room Paul brushed by the pinheaded
youth the stool. "Good-bye collars he murmured
as he passed. Try to be little more accommodating
70 the next stranger who wants to your Managers
Without waiting for response even turning his head
to note the effect of this ppancy he kept serenely on
thru the Office until he reached the street.
1t was the junior member of the firm of steamship
agents who received the letter of introduction which Pau
brought from the banker He told the lad it beyond
his power to make position for him any of the com
panys boats, but he would furnish him letter rec
concentration to the captain of the incoming steamer
which was due in few days. and if there be
vacancy he had doubt it would help him to secure
It, Thankful enough to get this concession Paul want
away after arranging to call for the as soon the
the Chlmborazo was buletined.
The Chimborazo had scarcely made fast to her dock
when Paul sought the captain and presented creden
tlas CHANGING over the letter. the skipper scrubbed
lew words its face and instructed the lad to pre-
sent 1t to the chief steward. The latter keenfaced
Engishman with eyes that looked out from the corners
and square, firm chin that denoted constant exercise
OF authority He read the letter very deliberately mean
time taking mental note of Paul personal appearance
Ever do any stewardings'' he suddenly asked
LOOT your sea legs, supposee'
eyes sir.''
"When can you come to workg'
GIN hour''
An right get back here promptly report to me-
This was the extent of his catechsm that was the
way IN which Paul became Of the the steam
ship Chlmborazo staunch vessel breasted the
of the Indian or powed between the SIM.
baked shores of the Suez canal.
On the ships books he rated merely as 'sgeneral
servant in which classification all the understewards
were entered If Paul had easy time ashore he soon
made up for it by his labors aboard the Chimborazo
Which in the week prior to sailing found arduous
enough. He of of youngsters ranging in
age from 10 to TO- whose duties confined exclusively
TO caring for the main deck and saloon when engaged
IN waiting on passengers. The chief steward his
brawny first assistant it that no one loafed or
shrked his work. their constant supervision rendering
any % soldering out of the question.
While the ship lay at her DOCKS and before the pas
aboard the lads kept very busy scrub
bling the paintwork cleaning the silverware getting in
stores, and holystonng the main saloon deck which
the sailors not supposed touch stoning be-
gan Immediately after coang which latter operation Left
the boards in nky backness. It job the boys had
to do their hands and knees pumce instead Of
soap being the chief accessory removing the dirt
Paul's back ached for week following this assignment
while his skinned knees and fingers bore tribute ia
the thoroness of his work.
(To Be Continued.)