"The Amateur has got a good bit of spirit in him, and that's what I like to see. He shall come into the Department, eh?"
"I'd like to see him there, for sure, and hope you'll be able to work it."
"I don't know as a fireman's life counts much to the city; but if it does something ought'er be done for the Amateur, 'cause if it hadn't been for him there'd be one driver short in the Department by this time."
Dan was in high glee at the prospect of spending another night in the engine-house, and said in a tone of satisfaction as the two made their way rapidly up the street:
"This is great luck, eh?"
"Yes, though I almost wish we was to shirk for ourselves."
"What's makin' you so foolish all of a sudden? Don't you think a bed on the straw in Ninety-four's house is better'n bunkin' in anywhere, or perhaps walkin' the streets for the rest of the night?"
"Of course it is; but I'm 'fraid the men will think we hung 'round for jest such a chance."
"After your stoppin' that hoss in time to save 'Lish Davis from gettin' all mashed up, I don't reckon they can accuse you of coaxin' for a bed."
Seth made no reply to this remark.