It will be no pleasure trip, you know, but hard work, with all sorts of hardships and, perhaps, some dangers.

At the same time it would be a fine opening in a career as a naturalist.

Well, what do you say ?" "Oh, sir!" Frank exclaimed, clasping his hands, "it is of all things in the world what I should like most.

How can I thank you enough?
And you, Sir James, it is indeed kind and thoughtful of you." "We are not quits yet by any means, Frank," Sir James said kindly.

"I am glad indeed to be able to forward your wishes; and now you must go upstairs and be introduced to my wife.