It did me good to read about it
in the New York papers, too, and to know that you are both getting
your just measure of credit for the achievement."
Archie blushed, and assured the admiral that he didn't do very much,
that it was all owing to Bill Hickson's bravery. "Oh, yes, I know,"
laughed the admiral, "you lay it to him, and he will most likely give
you the credit. I've seen your kind before. But I like you all the
better for your modesty, lad. Of course you and your friend can have a
berth aboard ship, and aboard the flag-ship, too, where I can see you
both very often. You can come aboard whenever you wish, and stay as
long as you like."
Archie could hardly thank the good officer for his kindness, and
hurried back to Manila. He found Bill Hickson waiting for him at the
wharf, and they rejoiced together over the good news.
CHAPTER XX.
AROUND THE ISLAND ON A WAR-SHIP-- BOMBARDING A FILIPINO TOWN.
IT was early one morning that Bill Hickson and Archie went aboard the
flag-ship, but all hands were on duty there, and the gallant cruiser
was raising anchor preparatory to sailing off on her errand of
pacification by means of shell and shot, The two newcomers were
assigned a pleasant stateroom where they would not be far from the
cabin of the admiral himself, and where they could step out of their
door upon the quarter-deck, and get all the fresh air they needed.
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