We're looking out for a gentlemanly young fellow for secretary--to superintend the concern for the directors, and be the medium of communication between them and the agents.

We want an educated young man, and one we can depend upon.

As to the work, that's picked up in a week easily.

Now, suppose--suppose when I go back to Liverpool I were to recommend you for a post like that, what would you say ?" Reginald was almost too overwhelmed for words; he could only stammer,-- "Oh, sir, how kind of you!" "The directors would appoint any one I recommended," continued Mr Medlock, looking down with satisfaction on the boy's eagerness; "you're young, of course, but you seem to be honest, that's the great thing." "I think I can promise that," said Reginald, proudly.
"The salary would begin at L150 a year, but we should improve it if you turned out well.

And you would, of course, occupy the Company's house at Liverpool.