Coming from such a country I was shocked to see so many rich men banded together against one who I suppose is not rich." "Very far from it," said the woman.
"It's my own land, you know," said Goarly who was proud of his position as a landowner.

"No one can't touch me on it, as long as the rates is paid.

I'm as good a man here,"-- and he stamped his foot on the ground,--"as his Lordship is in that there wood." This was the first word spoken by the Goarlys that had pleased the Senator, and this set him off again.

"Just so;--and I admire a man that will stand up for his own rights.

I am told that you have found his Lordship's pheasants destructive to your corn." "Didn't leave him hardly a grain last August," said Mrs.Goarly.
"Will you hold your jaw, woman, or will you not ?" said the man, turning round fiercely at her.