We are going, a lot of us, railroad men, engineers, contractors.

You know my uncle is a great railroad man.

I've no doubt I can get you a chance to go if you'll go." "But in what capacity would I go ?" "Well, I'm going as an engineer.

You can go as one." "I don't know an engine from a coal cart." "Field engineer, civil engineer.

You can begin by carrying a rod, and putting down the figures.