22/25 Perhaps you'd like to make the start to-morrow ?' 'To-morrow--oh yes, to-morrow--just whenever suits you.' 'I couldn't take you down myself. There are things--serious matters I've got to see to on the station. And besides, you'll allow it's best for me not to go with you. Ninnis could drive you to Crocodile Creek, and put you into the train; and Halliwell will look after you at Leuraville, and see you on board the steamer.' 'Oh, I wonder that you can spare Ninnis,' she returned bitterly. 'I suppose you'd want Moongarr Bill still more on the run. |