Under Dewey at Manila. Stratemeyer Edward

a few words the state of the situation was explained, the missionary listening with much interest. "The savage blood is in them," he said, with a grave shake of his head. "There is still much church work to do here. I would remain in this field of labor were it not that I have explicit orders from our home board to go to Hong Kong."

      "I understand that you are to be a passenger on the Columbia," said Larry, hastily, struck with a sudden idea.

      "Yes, my lad, I have picked out that vessel, for it seems to be a good one, and Captain Ponsberry is very much to my liking, too."

      "Then perhaps you wouldn't mind putting in a good word for me, sir. I want to ship in her for the Hong Kong trip."

      "I'll willingly speak to the captain about it, if you desire it," returned the missionary.

      A few words more followed, Larry explaining ​the situation, and the Rev. Mr. Wells promising to do all he could towards securing the boy the desired berth; and then the two parted, the best of friends.