“I’m really sincere when I give you a thousand thanks, Mr. Weir,” said he, spreading his arms wide. “I’ll not make promises as to the efficiency of my services; let results speak for themselves.”
“I always do,” was the comment. “But I’ll tell you what I demand in any one associated with me––absolute trustworthiness first of all, then loyalty and ability.”
“Which leaves nothing,” Martinez smiled.
He preceded the engineer and swung the door open, stepping aside. To the visitor’s question regarding fees for the acknowledgments taken, he waved a declining hand.
“Nothing, nothing. Delighted to render you the service.”
“Very well.”
“I’ll attend to the letter,” the lawyer again assured him.
“Come out to the dam in a day or two.”
“To-morrow, if you wish.”
“To-morrow afternoon will do.”