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Paul remonstrated and told the captain that he had no ticket to
Liverpool. He thought this confession would excuse him and cause the
captain to assist in his return to America; but the captain would not
even let him put himself off. Paul was compelled to undress and his
entire outfit was turned over to the steward with orders to place it in
the captain's cabin. The latter then took Paul into the chart room,
where he had a long conversation with him. All Paul's pleadings and
excuses that he was not prepared and that he would get safely back on
shore were made in vain. The captain told him not to worry about his
ticket, and requested the steward to give him an unoccupied bunk in the
officer's quarters.
Paul's disappointment could not be described in words. He was in no way
prepared for the enforced voyage to Europe having but one suit of
clothing and only fifty dollars in cash. He had presented his entire
salary with the exception of the money he had, to his mother
before leaving New York, with the excuse that he was simply going down
the coast and did not need it. The quarters given to him by Captain
Bragg were very comfortable and his treatment was of the kindest. The
next day the captain sent for Paul and they had a long talk.
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