I will remember." Punctually at four the next day the stranger entered the room, where Joe was already awaiting him.
"Have you succeeded ?" asked Joe eagerly.
The stranger nodded.
"Let us go up to your room and complete our business.

For reasons which I have already mentioned, I prefer that the transaction should be secret." "All right, sir." Joe got his key, and led the way up-stairs.
"I had a little difficulty with the agent," said the stranger; "but finally he yielded, out of old friendship." He produced a large card, which read thus: CALIFORNIA STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THE BEARER Is Entitled to One Steerage Passage FROM NEW YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO STEAMER COLUMBUS.
Below this was printed the name of the agent.

Joe paid over the money joyfully.
"I am very much obliged to you," he said gratefully.
"Don't mention it," said the stranger, pocketing the fifty dollars.
"Good day! Sorry to leave you, but I am to meet a gentleman at five." He went down-stairs, and left Joe alone..