"
"Thank the captain for me, and say that I can't get there any
too soon," laughed Phil, springing out of bed.
The passengers had all heard the remarkable tale from the captain
that morning, and they were anxious to see the young Circus Boy
who had performed such a plucky act.
Phil entered the dining room, not thinking for a minute that he
would be recognized. When the passengers saw the handsome young
fellow in an officer's uniform, they knew him. Everyone in the
room sprang to his feet and three cheers rang out for
Phil Forrest.
"Speech, speech!" cried someone.
Blushing faintly, Phil glanced about him.
"You cannot expect a boy to make much of a speech before
breakfast, especially after he has been swimming most of
the night. I don't know that I am entitled to any
special credit. I saved only my own life, and I do not
expect to get a medal for it, either. I hope all of you
will visit the Great Sparling Shows at the first opportunity.
Then I shall try to entertain you in a way that I understand
far better than this. I'm very much obliged to you all.
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