Then I don't want to bother my friends.

The company has my engineering record and must judge my usefulness by this.

If they're not satisfied, I won't grumble much." "You're an independent fellow, but I think I understand," Duveen rejoined with a twinkle.

"A company director's duty _is_ to judge an applicant for a post by his professional record.

If you are appointed, you want us to appoint you because we believe you are the proper man ?" "Something like that," said Lister quietly.
Duveen nodded, and his glance rested for a moment on Lister's forehead.
"I see the mark you got on board the train hasn't altogether gone.