The present owner is the same age as my father; and at his death, should an advantageous offer be made, there would be a good chance of getting the heirs to sell the property.
We should have to pay very highly for it, but consider what a position we should buy with it.

The county would receive us with open arms.

That is all I know at present." "A noble idea," said Alice, "and well considered.

Now what are you going to do ?" "Have you heard tell yet," said Sam, "of the new country to the north, they call the Darling Downs ?" "I have heard of it, from Burnside the cattle dealer.

He describes it as a paradise of wealth." "He is right.