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196 "Well, I thought I would. I only arrived a few days ago."

"I see. Came in the city to try your luck and found times hard, eh?" Captain Cosgrove laughed. "I might try you."

"Thank you, sir."

"We don't allow any idling on board of the Sunflower."

"You'll find me willing to work."

"Then go forward and report to Pollock. He'll give you full instructions."

At that moment two trucks were driven down to the dock. They were from the Thermo-Galvanic Battery Works, and on the seat of the first sat Macklin, the truckman.