You have no objection, I hope, to my repeating your story to Mr.
Hudson, who is as much interested in you as I am.
"And now another thing.

I know that it is painful, to him, that one to whom he is so indebted should be forward here in the forecastle, instead of being in the cabin.

He was afraid of hurting your feelings, by speaking to you about it; but I know that it would be a great relief and pleasure, to him and Mrs.Hudson, if you would allow them to make an arrangement with the captain that, for the remainder of the voyage, you should be a passenger." "I am much obliged to them," Reuben said quietly; "but I could not think of accepting such an offer.

I am working my way out independently, sir, and I owe no one anything.

I am really enjoying the passage, and so far there has been no hardship worth speaking of.