"T' lass has a good heart, but talking to Osborn will be o' nea use.

Hayes is real master and he wants Mireside for Jim Richardson." Kit made a sign of agreement.

"The fellow's getting dangerous and must be stopped.

I suspect he's backing Bell and now he means to use his nephew; it's not altogether for Richardson's sake he wants to break your lease.
Some day I imagine Osborn will find his agent owns the estate; but that's not our business.

Well, Peter told me to remind you that you and he are old friends, and if a hundred pounds would be some help--" "It would be a big help," said Railton, and Kit turned to the shepherd when Mrs.Railton awkwardly began to thank him.
"About the broken dyke, Tom?
What d'you think brought it down ?" "I canna tell.