And with Mr.O'Donnell it would be probationary for the first fortnight or month.

Does he know anything about steam ?' 'The rudimentary idea,' said Patrick.
'That's good for a beginning,' said the captain; and he added: 'Miss Mattock, I'm proud if one of my family can be reckoned worthy of assisting in your noble work.' She replied: 'I warn everybody that they shall be taken at their word if they volunteer their services.' She was bidden to know by the captain that the word of an Irish gentleman was his bond.

'And not later than to-morrow evening I'll land him at your office.

Besides, he'll find countrywomen of his among you, and there's that to enliven him.

You say they work well, diligently, intelligently.' She deliberated.