The men that worked with Thady are thinking of making him an offer, and I dare say the Board would be glad enough to have the boat owned among them; but I can put in a word myself both with Thady and the inspector.

Faith, the times is changed since I was a young man.

I can remember when a priest was no more thought of than a barefooted gossure out of a bog, and now there isn't a spalpeen of a Government inspector but lifts his hat to me in the street.

Oh, a note from me will go a good way with the Board, and you'll not miss the chance for want of my good word--I promise you that.' 'Thank you,' said Hyacinth.
'Mind you, there's a good thing to be made out of her.

But sure you know that as well as I do myself, and maybe better.