JOE'S SECOND DAY Joe woke up at seven o'clock the next morning.

Though his bed was hard, he slept well, for he was fatigued.

He stretched himself and sat up on his pallet.

It is needless to say that he had not undressed.

Three or four men were lying near him, all fast asleep except one, and that one he recognized as Henry Hogan.
"Halloo!" said Hogan.