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But we 'll let some one else reach the Pole . That 's not for us -- never will be , Adler . '' At the end of their talk some half-hour later Adler stood up , remarking : `` Guess I 'd better be standing by if I 'm to get the last train back to the City to-night . They told me at the station that she 'd clear about midnight . '' Suddenly he began to show signs of uneasiness , turning his cap about between his fingers , changing his weight from foot to foot . Then at length : `` You would n't be wanting a man about the place , would you , sir ? '' And before Bennett could reply he continued eagerly , `` I 've been a bit of most trades in my time , and I know how to take care of a garden like as you have here ; I 'm a main good hand with plants and flower things , and I could help around generally . ''