"The job has not much attraction for a sober man, but Brown is not sober; he's frankly reckless and irresponsible.

The strange thing is, I've known him make good where cautious men have failed.

Then much depends on the engineer.
I brought you across to ask if you would go." Lister's eyes sparkled.

"Yes, sir.

I've been looking for a chance like this." Cartwright studied him quietly.