"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.