The Ne'er-Do-Well by Rex Ellingwood Beach
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"Yes, but this ticket says--" "Please! Look at my linen. I'll create a scandal this way." "Mr. Locke--" "Anthony." "Very well, Mr. Anthony. I must straighten out this ticket affair. Really, I must." "All right, straighten away." "If you are not Mr. Locke, it is no good." "Hurrah! Put me off." "You don't understand--the ticket is good, but--See here, there's something mighty strange about this. You say your name isn't Locke, you have no baggage, you even thought this ship was a hotel--" "I did. It was a great disappointment. And now I want a shirt." Anthony began to laugh. "Funny, isn't it?" "You will have to buy another ticket," said the purser, with dignity. "A bright idea!" Kirk smiled grimly; then, turning his pockets |
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