"Yon have been trained as a sailor, I believe," he said.
"Yes, sir."
"Do you wish to follow the sea?"
"Yes, sir," answered Jack promptly. "I love the sea."
"Then I will find you a good position on one of my ships, commend you specially to the captain as a young friend of mine, and promote you as fast as your progress in seamanship will warrant my doing so."
Now it was Jack's turn to look jubilant, for nothing could have suited him better.
"You too will want a vacation. Take as long as you like, and then come to me. By the way, I don't know how you are situated as regards money. If either of you desires an advance, I shall be glad to accommodate you."
"We met with good luck at the mines," said Harry, "and are both well supplied with money. We thank you, however, for your kind offer."
The boys left the office in high spirits.
"I don't see but our prospects are bright, Jack," said Harry.