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Under the Great Bear

CHAPTER II
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So long as you offer it I would accept it without question, even though it should be a commission to discover the North Pole." "My dear boy," said Mr.Hepburn, in an entirely different tone from that he had hitherto used, "I trust I may never forfeit nor abuse the confidence implied by these words.

Although you did not know it, I have carefully watched every step of your career during the past five years, and while you have done some things, as well as developed some traits, that are to be regretted, I am satisfied that you are at least worthy of a trial in the position we desire to fill.

So, if you are willing to relinquish your proposed trip around the world, and enter the employ of this company instead, you may consider yourself engaged for the term of one year from this date.

During that time all your legitimate expenses will be met, but no salary will be paid you until the expiration of the year, when its amount will be determined by the value of the services you have rendered.

Is that satisfactory ?" "It is, sir," replied Cabot, "and with your permission I will at once telegraph Thorpe Walling that I cannot go with him." "Write your despatch here and I will have it sent out.


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