ake the same medicine," retorted Dan with a laugh, as
he opened the sheet on which his companion had written his message to
Mrs. Davis.

Dan's face sobered as he read, but he made no comment until he had gone
through the letter. He glanced up with swimming eyes. Sam was not
looking at him. The red-headed boy was deeply absorbed in his ditty
box at that moment.

"Sam Hickey, look at me," commanded Dan.

"I'm looking at you."

"Do you mean that you want to give your two hundred dollars to mother?"

"Yes, that's what I mean," answered Sam, defiantly. "I haven't any
mother. Why shouldn't I give your mother my money? I haven't any use
for it, except what I need for clothes, and I reckon I've got clothes
enough to last me to the end of the cruise. By that time I'll have
another wad. Don't you say a word. I've made up my mind. Maybe your
mother would fix up a place in the garret where I could sleep when I go
back home again."

"In the garret? Well, I should think not. The best bedroom in the
house will be none too good for you, Sam Hickey, and that without your
contributing to the house fund either. I can't have it. I----"

"Then I'll sling my hammock in the back yard and roost with the hens.
That will be as good as some places I have had to sleep in since I
joined the Navy."

"I can't have it, Sam," answered Dan firmly. "No, I cannot accept your
gift. Remember, old fellow," added Dan, grasping his companion by the
hand, "you owe so much to yourself that you have no business to be
generous."

"There's the captain's orderly," interrupted Sam. "I guess he is
looking for us. I hope nothing is wrong."

"Are you Seaman Davis?" asked the orderly, who on this occasion was one
of the marines.

"Yes."

"The captain wishes to see you in his office before you are piped up to
work again."

"I will be there at once. Sam, we'll talk this matter over later.
But, remember, I shall not listen to your doing what you have planned,
but I'll send your letter to mother so she may know what a great
big-hearted fellow you are. I must go now."

Sam had his way, however, and the money went with the letter.

CHAPTER XI

ON THE ANCHOR WATCH

Dan hurried aft, without delay, for a summons from the captain meant
that no unnecessary delay would be tolerated.

Dan reported and the orderly announced him. The lad entered the
captain's office, which was also used as a dining room and stood
waiting for his supe