Stories with a Vengeance — page 82: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page Analysis This page shows the opening of a story titled "YEARS AGO" by George Manville Penn. It is pure prose text with no illustrations or advertisements visible. The narrative begins with dialogue between characters named Phil and Humphrey aboard what appears to be a naval vessel. The speaker recalls events from years earlier during a cruise near New Orleans, describing shipboard life, the sailors' anticipation of visiting the city, and their observations of the crew's behavior and dynamics. The text mentions concerns about the crew's conduct and references to "the massacre of their white masters," suggesting the story may involve historical conflicts or racial tensions of the period.