He went up to them, and without appearing to see the girl, reached out his hand to the man, saying: "Halloo Jack! Didn't know you were on board till I saw your capers just now.

I want to talk to you a moment.

Come along and have a drink first." The fellow stared at Chester and was about to deny any acquaintanceship with him, when the insistent manner of the greeting changed his mind.

He excused himself to the lady, arose and followed.

Chester took his arm as they walked along.
"Which is your state-room ?" asked Chester.
"It's 340; but what you want to know for?
Aren't we going to have a drink ?" "Not just now, my man.