But--but as a friend of yours--of course we are all your friends, Mr.Kendrick--as one of your friends I--we, naturally, like to see you rise in your profession." "Then you advise me to accept ?" "If my advice is worth anything--yes.

Good night." Next day, when Captain Obed made his customary call at the ex-barber-shop, he ventured to ask the question uppermost in his mind.
"Have you decided yet, John ?" he asked.
His friend looked at him.
"Meaning--what ?" he queried.
"Meanin'-- you know what I mean well enough.

Have you decided to take your cousin's offer ?" "I've done more than that, Captain.

I have accepted the offer and the retaining fee, too." Captain Obed sprang forward and held out his hand.
"Bully for you, John!" he shouted.

"That's the best thing you ever done in your life.