Jimmy looked Linker straight in the face and then turned his eyes on Hinton, who was standing near the door.
"In every way," said Linker, nervously but with the needed emphasis.
"Certainly, my lord," said Hinton, "in every way."
"Very well," said Jimmy. "As you all want me I'll do my best; but what exactly is it that you expect me to do?"
"Get me a job with a good advertisement attached to it," said Mary.
"Help Aunt Agatha," said Beth.
Linker explained his wishes at greater length. Lord Colavon might undertake the purchase of the lugger and allow that fact to be advertised. He might superintend the rigging under the direction of Sir Evelyn. He might interest his friends in the pageant.
"And steer the lugger when the great day comes," said Jimmy.
"Certainly, if your lordship wishes."
The assurance was definite enough and entirely satisfactory to Jimmy. The conversation passed on to the subject of patrons of the pageant. Linker pressed on Sir Evelyn, who had already done a great deal, the necessity of securing as many influential names as possible.