We just call 'em our little companions." He picked up the garments and walked off proud and happy.

I took my soap and warm water and scrubbed myself from crown to heel.

I put my clothing in the pail with more soap and water and boiled the outfit thoroughly.
Then I went back to New Orleans and got my old job in the boarding-house.

I saved all my money except my fifteen cents for the nightly flop.

A month later my gang came roaring back from the peon camp.