It was Archie Winters; but it was
plain that he did not recognize his cousin in his new uniform, for Frank
stood close behind him, several moments, and Archie even brushed against
him, as he passed.
"Can you tell me, sir, where I can find Mr. Winters?" inquired Frank, at
length.
"Yes, sir," answered Archie, promptly, looking his cousin full in the
face; "I'm the--why, Frank, how are you?" and he seized his cousin's hand,
and shook it heartily. "I've been on board the Milwaukee twice this
morning, but you were off somewhere. I heard you had a fight down the
river, with the rebels. But what are you doing? What boat are you ordered
to?"
"I am not doing any thing at present," answered Frank; "but I am ordered
to report on board the Ticonderoga."
"There she is," said Archie, pointing to a long, low, black vessel that
lay alongside of the wharf boat. "I am just putting provisions on board of
her. I'll come and see you as soon as I get my work done."
Frank went on board his vessel, where he was received by the officer of
the deck, who showed him the way into the cabin.
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