The dreamer transitions from telling someone about their journey from a train to a steamboat, to actually experiencing it. They attempt to collect newspapers before boarding the steamboat but forget to do so.

The steamboat may symbolize a journey into the unconscious, suggesting exploration of deeper emotions or memories. The train transition to a steamboat indicates a shift from a more mechanical or controlled state to a more fluid and emotional exploration. Forgetting the newspapers might indicate a neglected connection to current events or personal news in waking life.