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Ben heard this with satisfaction. It naturally gave him a feeling of
heightened importance when he reflected that a wealthy heiress had
selected him as her escort and right-hand man, and that she was
satisfied with her choice.
On Saturday morning Miss Sinclair and Ben went on board the
California steamer, and when the tide served, they started on their
long voyage.
CHAPTER XII.
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Ben was not seasick, and enjoyed the novel experiences vastly. Miss
Sinclair was less fortunate. For four days she was sick and confined
to her stateroom. After that she was able to appear among the other
passengers. Ben was very attentive, and confirmed the favorable
opinion she had already formed of him.
At last the voyage came to a close. It was a bright, cheery morning
when the steamer came within sight of San Francisco. It was not a
populous and brilliant city as at present, for Ben's expedition
dates back to the year 1856, only a few years after the discovery of
gold. Still, there was a good-sized town on the site of the future
city. The numerous passengers regarded it with rejoicing hearts, and
exchanged hopeful congratulations.
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