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Barge No. 3. 45
dragging and heavy to jog along with, and the wind
was against them.
“It is a sad plight to be linked together with a
big, bulky barge, when one wants to steam onward
in life!” Ready gave so deep a sigh that it re-
echoed in the very boiler. “If, at least, you were
a barge of the usual lot, like No. 1 and No. 2, one
might put up with you. They are built at the
proper wharf for barges and lighters, but you are
the most awkward barge I ever met with, and so
ugly that I really feel ashamed to travel by your
side. Ihave a good mind to give you such a kick
as would send you to the bottom, and so rid
myself of you, and be no more vexed by such a
thing as you.”
The little steamer had now finished scolding the
big barge, and was holding its breath in suspense
so that No. 3 might defend itself; but nothing was
heard beyond the monotonous splash of the waves
against the prow.
“It is not only that you are so heavy, but you
are also dull, and deaf, and dumb as a sea monster,”
Ready resumed by way of provocation.
“Well, you are right, youngster,” the barge at last
commenced. “Voyaging so far together we ought
to while the time away somehow. Do you like.
stories of adventures ?”
“Certainly I do. But what can you have to tell
about ?”
“My own adventures.”
“Well, but don’t let them drag—go ahead !”
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