"Now I were thinkin' that the lads worked so wonderful hard at the salmon th' summer, I'd let un go with you to Fort Pelican t' manage the boat, and I'll be staying home to make ready for the trail.

There's a-plenty to be done yet to make ready without hurry, and a trip to Fort Pelican will be a rare treat for the lads.

But I'll go if you wants.

I were just askin' if 'twould be suitin' you if I stays home and lets they go ?" "Why, of course! That's great! Simply great!" exclaimed Doctor Joe.
"The boys will make a fine crew! Will Jamie go too ?" "Aye, Jamie's been workin' like a man, and he'll be keen for the trip," said Thomas.

"And last night I were thinkin' after I goes to bed how fine 'tis that you're to be doctor to the coast.