I've been
saying `It's raining,' now for the last three months, but
to-day I will say that the new consul has arrived. That will
be a pleasant surprise for the chap in Octavia, for he must be
tired hearing about the weather. He generally answers, `Here
too,' or `So you said,' or something like that. I don't know
what he says to the home office. He's brighter than I am, and
that's why they put him between the two ends. He can see that
the messages are transmitted more fully and more correctly, in
a way to please possible subscribers."
"Sort of copy editor," suggested Albert.
"Yes, something of that sort, I fancy," said Stedman.
They walked down to the little shed on the shore, where the
Y.C.C. office was placed, at three that day, and Albert
watched Stedman send off his message with much interest. The
"chap at Octavia," on being informed that the American consul
had arrived at Opeki, inquired, somewhat disrespectfully, "Is
it a life sentence?"
"What does he mean by that?" asked Albert.
"I suppose," said his secretary, doubtfully, "that he thinks
it a sort of a punishment to be sent to Opeki.
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