"It was an offer which should not have been made," said the Admiral

sternly.

"Well, it reflects credit upon you that you should think so. If Mr.

Henry were here I am sure that he would arrange this matter for you at

once. As it is, I shall lay it before the directors to-day, and I am

sure that they will be proud to have you in our employment, and, I hope,

in some more suitable position than that which you suggest."

"I am very much obliged to you, sir," said the Admiral, and started off

again, well pleased, upon his homeward journey.




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