Have you ever been in Queensland--ever seen a sheep-farm ?" "No, I've never been in Queensland," snapped Sir Beverley.

"But as to sheep-farms, I've got one of my own." "How many acres ?" asked Crowther.
"Oh, don't ask me! Piers will tell you.

Piers knows.

Where the devil is the boy?
Why doesn't he come ?" "Here, sir, here!" cried Piers, coming up behind him.

"I see you have made the acquaintance of my friend.