You're about right, answered Billy. Unless you roll up in a frock-coat with introductions, the average Britisher's got no manner of use for you. You'll do better in the States. When are you going? As soon as I can get a ship, I replied. I've hung on here till I've got just enough left to square my bill. To morrow I shall go down to the docks and sign on in the first boat that will take me.