Chapter 20
A stateroom had been engaged for Julia, but Sam did not feel justified in paying a dollar extra for such a luxury, when he was already entitled to a comfortable berth. "Do you know when we reach Fall River?" asked the young lady. "About half-past four in the morning, and the cars start by five." "That's awful early!" exclaimed Julia, in dismay. "How shall I wake up in time?" "The gong will sound," answered Sam; "but if that don't wake you, I'll pound on your door." "I wish you would. What should I do if I were left?" "You could wait for the next train." "But I should not have you to go with me, Sam**. Barker, I mean." "I wish you would call me Sam. I like it better than Mr. Barker." "Then I will," said Julia, frankly. "It does seem stiff to call you Mr. Barker." "If you should b
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