But his mind was not given to the scenes that were thus presenting
themselves. His thoughts were far ahead, speculating upon what it would
be best to do when his destination was reached.
He knew New York was a big place, and felt tolerably certain that few,
if indeed any, would care to give him the information that he knew he
needed.
Presently the train began to stop at various stations, and the car
commenced to fill up.
"This seat taken?" said a gentleman, as he stopped beside Richard.
"No, sir," replied the boy, and made room for the other.
"Thank you," returned the gentleman. "Rather crowded," he continued,
as he sat down, and deposited a huge valise beside Richard's, which
had been placed upon the floor.
"I might have checked my satchel," remarked Richard, noting that the
two valises rather crowded things.
"So might I," was the new-comer's reply, "but I thought it would be
too much trouble in New York getting it."
"I'm not used to travelling," explained Richard, "and so I thought it
best to have my baggage where I could lay my hands on it."
The gentleman looked at him curiously.
"Going to the city?" he asked.
"Yes, sir."
"First trip?"
"Yes, sir."
"You'll see a good many strange sights. Going to stay several days,
I presume.
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