I'm going to eat this
egg, even if it does give me indigestion all the rest of my life.
How do you cook ostrich eggs?"
"I never cooked any, my boy. You will have to consult the cook
on that point. Perhaps he may consent to cook it for you."
"I'll give you a slice off the white when it's cooked."
"Thank you. You are welcome to the whole egg. Better go up and
locate yourselves, boys."
"What number is our room, Mr. Sparling?" asked Phil.
"Number twenty-four, on the upper deck. I have given you a nice,
roomy, light and airy cabin that I think will please you. It is
one of the best on the ship and you should be very
comfortable there."
"I am sure we shall be, and thank you very much," said Phil.
"Come along, Teddy."
Together they made their way to the boat and through the crowded,
bustling lower deck, where the big canvas-covered wagons were
being warped into place, a sort of orderly confusion reigning
over everything, the scene lighted by lanterns swinging from
hooks all about the deck.
The lads found their cabin, and after lighting the lamp, uttered
exclamations of surprise.
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