Do you think you can undertake this work?
Besides--you are well educated, of course, as is the English fashion for gentlemen ?" "I'm afraid not," said Derrick.

"Unfortunately, it is not the fashion to give the English gentleman a good education.

The other fellows at the Board school get that; but I can read and write, and keep accounts--at least, I think so," he added.
"It is sufficient," said Donna Elvira.

"Consider yourself engaged, senor.

As to the salary----" "Pardon!" interjected Derrick, with a grin.