He got it last year." Mr.Longdon--but not too grossly--wondered.

"How did he get it ?" Vanderbank laughed.

"Well, SHE got it." His friend remained grave.

"And about how much now-- ?" "Oh twelve hundred--and lots of allowances and boats and things.

To do the work!" Vanderbank, still with a certain levity, added.
"And what IS the work ?" The young man had a pause.