One feels safer when you're in the way.
We must put a cheerful face on the matter, and not frighten the women.
I have bought such a beautiful brace of pistols in Sydney.

I hope I may never have the chance to use them in this country.

Why, there's Cecil Mayford and Mrs.Buckley coming down the garden, and Charley Hawker, too.

Why, Major, you've got all the world here to welcome us." The young men were soon busy discussing the merits of Jim's new horse, and examining with great admiration his splendid new pistols.

Charley Hawker, poor boy! made a mental resolution to go to Sydney, and also come back with a new grey horse, and a pair of pistols more resplendent than Jim's.