‘The usual routine work,’ replied Edgar. ‘We had some jolly times there.’
‘I wish I could make a fortune!’ said Will suddenly.
Edgar laughed as he replied:
‘It does not look much like it at present, but there is no telling what may happen. Yacka says he can make me rich, and if so you will have a share in the plunder. Why do you wish to make a fortune? You were not always such a mercenary fellow.’
‘Because I love your sister, and I want to be in a position some day to ask her to be my wife. Now do you understand?’
‘Yes,’ said Edgar, ‘and I wish you luck. Doris is a lovable girl, and I know you will try and make her happy. It is a long time to look ahead, but there is nothing like having an object in life to make a man successful.’
‘You know my object,’ said Will. ‘What is yours?’
‘To earn a good name, and to make my father proud of his son,’ said Edgar.
‘Then you will certainly succeed,’ said Will, ‘even if you have not done so already.’
Edgar laughed as he said: