"This is Tom Salyers, Sir, head-workman, overseer, at your coal-yard,
and he is a Sandy man."
Mr. Kendall laughed.
"I see I must not say anything against the Sandy country; nor need I
just now. Walk in, Mr. Salyers. So, Miss Janet, you have come down to
seek your fortune, earn your living, you say. I suppose Hammond sent you
to me. Did you bring me a letter from him?"