Why, sir, when I first arrived here, Jack Hammersley and myself took turns as cook to the party.

I didn't consider myself any the worse master for it.

But enough of this." He paused, and, raising himself on his elbow, gazed for some seconds half cautiously, half doubtfully, upon his companion.

"I've got something to tell you, Hathaway," he said, slowly.

"You've had an easy time with this Trust; your share of the work hasn't worried you, kept you awake nights, or interfered with your career.