"But what I want to know now is, What do you intend to do with that money?
It seems to me I should be paid something for keeping you on board." "I have a proposition to make, captain.

We will give you two hundred dollars if you will allow us to consider ourselves passengers.

And by 'us' I mean the young ladies as well as ourselves." "It's not very much." "If we pay you that amount it will leave us but thirty dollars, hardly enough with which to cable home for more.

Of course, when we get our money in Australia we will pay you whatever balance is due you,--and something besides for saving us." This pleased Captain Blossom and he said he would accept the offer.
The matter was discussed for half an hour, and it was decided that the boys should have two staterooms, the one occupied by Baxter and another next to that given over to the girls.
When Dora, Nellie, and Grace heard of the new arrangement that had been made they were highly pleased.
"I didn't want to see you do the work of a common sailor," said Dora to Dick.
"Oh, it wouldn't kill me," he returned lightly.

"Even as it is, I'll give a hand if it is necessary." "It's a wonder Captain Blossom took to your offer so quickly." "He loves money, that's why, Dora.