II. AGGIE'S SCHEME
III. TOM'S SCHEME


A DISTRICT MESSENGER BOY.


CHAPTER I.
UNWILLING PASSENGERS.

"What is your name, boy?"

"Joe Curtis, sir."

"And your number? "

" Two hundred and ninety-seven."

" Very well, now listen to what I say, and see that you do exactly as I
tell you. I am going to Providence by the Sound steamer that sails in
an hour and a half; take these tickets, go to the office of the boat,
get the key of the stateroom I have engaged and paid for, and put these
satchels in it."

"Yes, sir."

"Then wait near the gangway of the steamer until I come, for I shall
probably be late, as I
have to take a sick friend with me. Be sure to have the room ready, so
that I can have him