"I suppose you came in the Carthaginia ?" "Yes," said the stranger, speaking in the regulation English University voice, a little deeper than usual.

"I left her at Adelaide.

I'm out for some bush experience, don't you know.

I'll get you to tell me some place to stop at till I leave, if you don't mind." His manner was distinctly apologetic, and he seemed anxious to give as little trouble as possible.
"Oh! you stop here," said the Bo'sun.

"I'll have you made an honorary member.