Jane handed him the envelope from Miss Hardy and he read the letter of commendation thoroughly.
“Your supervisor thinks rather highly of you,” smiled Mr. Speidel when he finished. “Do you really think you’d like flying?”
He shot the question at them unexpectedly.
“There’s danger, there’s a lot of responsibility, and there’s a great deal of work at times,” he went on. “You may be trapped in almost any kind of weather—rain, snow, hail, sleet, fog. You must be calm and resourceful and courageous. We demand a great deal of loyalty.”
“We’ve thought the whole thing over,” said Sue, “and decided we’d like the work. Now, after the trip in from University City, we are certain we are making no mistake.”
“How about you, Miss Cameron?”
“I am sure I would like it,” said Jane.
“Very well. We’ll put you down on the tentatively accepted list. Final acceptance will depend on your ability to qualify under our physical requirements. You’ll find the office of Dr. Emma Perkins at the other end of the hall. Give her this card and she’ll put you through the routine. If you pass, return here at three o’clock.” When they emerged from the office of the personnel director, a little breathless and flushed, it was nearly lunch time.
“I’d like to treat you to lunch,” said Charlie Fischer, “but I’ve got to get down town.”
“Thanks a lot for all you’ve done,” said Jane. “We’ll do our best to pass the rest of the examinations.”