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The steamer _Clarissa_, on which the boys now found themselves, was of the old-fashioned type, broad of beam and of rather light draught. But she was a very comfortable craft and after spending a day on board they were glad that Professor Strong had secured passage on her.
There were among the passengers half a dozen Americans, bound for San Juan, so the trip was more lively than those before taken. In the crowd were several good piano players, and as the saloon of the _Clarissa_ boasted of a fairly good piano there was a good deal of music, especially during the evening. All the boys could sing, and none of them were "backward about coming forward," as Darry expressed it. Even Hockley sang, for he had a fair voice and loved to show it off at the least opportunity.