"I have had some good ones through my hands in my time," was the reply.
"Come and dine with us to-night," said Job. "We'll have a merry party on board, and it will serve to make you better acquainted. I have something important to tell you about one of these young men that will interest you very much indeed. You are fond of racing, and you'll be surprised when you hear my yarn."
"I like a bit of sport," replied Barry, "and I have a few good horses, but I don't let it interfere with my regular work, not if I know it."
"And what may be your regular work this trip?" asked Job.
Barry laughed as he replied—
"Fishing, my boy; fishing in deep waters, and what's more, finding 'em too."
"Finding what?" asked Job.
"Pearls, lovely pearls," replied Barry, "and I'll be back for dinner, skipper, and tell you all about it."