An unmarried man, he kept bachelor's hall at the hotel during his stay in Washington.

There, in comfortable chairs, they spoke of old times, when the captain was seafaring and the Everdean home had been his while his ship was in port at 'Frisco.

He told of his return to Bayport, and the renovation of the old house.

Of Bos'n he said nothing.

At last Everdean asked what had brought him to Washington.
"Well," said Captain Cy, "I'll tell you.