"How long were you in your last billet ?" "Fifty-one years." "What!" "Yes, sir, one-and-fifty years." "In the same employ ?" "Yes." "Why, you must have begun as a child." "I was twelve when I joined." "It must be a strangely managed business," said the manager, "which allows men to leave it who have served for fifty years, and who are still as good as ever.

Who did you serve ?" "The Queen.

Heaven bless her!" "Oh, you were in the Royal Navy.

What rating did you hold ?" "I am Admiral of the Fleet." The manager started, and sprang down from his high stool.
"My name is Admiral Hay Denver.

There is my card.