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208 As soon as the Sunflower had parted company with the Craigshire, the former vessel was turned about, and they began sailing in a southwest direction.

This course was kept for two days by the freight-boat, and then one evening, just as the sun was setting, they sighted Milwaukee, and, entering the harbor, moved past several of the drawbridges, and tied up at one of the numerous docks.

Franklin was allowed to go ashore with the rest, and he eagerly availed himself of the permission, taking his bundle with him. He was very doubtful if he would ever consent to set foot on the Sunflower again.

"I think I have learned about all I can on board of her," he said to himself; "and life would be far more agreeable elsewhere. I'll get a good wash and something fit to eat, and then I'll think the matter over."

The young electrician was somewhat surprised to find that this city, so far removed from New York, and of which he had heard so little, had so many of the points of the metropolis about it. He had yet to learn how really great our country is, and how vast its population.

Passing along one of the business streets, he came to a tonsorial parlor with baths attached. He entered the place, and, after having his hair cut, proceeded to take a bath and change his