Can you suggest anything to me?
I know it's jolly difficult, but you were always one of those sort of fellows who seem to see round the corner." "Do you want a permanent job ?" the Duke asked.

"Or would a temporary one fit you up for a time ?" "A temporary one would be all right, if it was in my line," Andrew answered.
"We've got to send three delegates to a convention to be held at The Hague in a fortnight's time, for the revision of the International Fishing laws," the Duke remarked.

"Could you take that on ?" "I should think so," Andrew answered.

"I've been out with the men from our part of the world since I was a child, and I know pretty well all that there is to be known on our side about it.

What is the convention about ?" "There are at least a dozen points to be considered," the Duke answered.