dear! I don't see what
seasickness was invented for!" And he said this so seriously that Dave
was forced to laugh outright.

As soon as it had been decided that he was to go to London, Dave had
begun to study up about the place, so that he might not be "too green"
when he arrived there. He had two guide-books, and on the steamship he
met several people who were only too willing to give him all the
information at their command.

"London isn't New York, my boy," said one old gentleman to whom he
spoke. "It's larger and it's different. But if you're used to big cities
you'll soon find yourself at home there."

Soon the two boys were watching for a sight of land, and when it came
they learned that they were in the English Channel and nearing the Isle
of Wight. Here there was plenty of shipping, from all parts of the
world, and they passed several other big liners, bound for Boston, New
York, Philadelphia, and Southern ports.

"This is certainly the age of travel," was Dave's comment, as they
watched the boats pass. "Everybody seems to be going somewhere."

By the time they reached Southampton there was great bustle on board.
Custom House regulations had to be met, after which Dave and Roger took
their first ride in an English railway coach and soon reached the
greatest city of the world. They had brought with them only their
largest dress-suit cases, and these they carried.

They had already decided to go to a small but comfortable hotel called
the Todham. A cabman was handy, who had their dress-suit cases almost
before they knew it.

"What's the fare to the hotel?" demanded Dave.

The Jehu said several shillings, but when Dave shook his head the fellow
cut the price in half and they sprang in and were off. The brief ride
was an interesting one, and they could not help but contrast the sights
to be seen with those of New York and Chicago.

"It's certainly different," said Roger. "But I guess we can make
ourselves at home."

The hotel was in the vicinity of Charing Cross, and the two boys
obtained an elegant apartment looking down on the busy street. They were
glad to rest over Sunday, only going out in the morning to attend
services at one of the great churches.

"Well, Dave, now you are here, how are you going to start to look for
Nick Jasniff?" questioned Roger. "It seems to me that it will be a good
deal like looking for a needle in a haystack."

"I am going to advertise and then try all the leading hotels