Among the boys who read this, there may be some who desire to become locomotive engineers.
The travelling engineer is often promoted to the position of master mechanic ; from that place to superintendent of motive power ; and sometimes he becomes superintendent of the road, or general manager.  Among the boys who read this, there may be some who desire to become locomotive engineers.  To such I would offer one bit of advice — do whatever you are assigned to do cheerfully ; and do it well.