At once I became possessed with a desire to have a page in that book.

Almost it seemed the final badge of manhood.
After a couple more drinks, for which I insisted on paying, Nelson decided to go.

We parted true comradely, and I wandered down the wharf to the Razzle Dazzle.

Spider was just building the fire for supper.
"Where'd you get it ?" he grinned up at me through the open companion.
"Oh, I've been with Nelson," I said carelessly, trying to hide my pride.
Then an idea came to me.

Here was another one of them.