Never fear but I'll have word quick enough.

Go about and see the neighbours round just as usual.' Jim and I was quite stunned by this bit of news; no doubt we was pretty sorry as ever we left Melbourne, but there was nothing for it now but to follow it out.

After all, we were at home, and it was pleasant to think we wouldn't be hunted for a bit and might ride about the old place and enjoy ourselves a bit.

Aileen was as happy as the day was long, and poor mother used to lay her head on Jim's neck and cry for joy to have him with her.

Even father used to sit in the front, under the quinces, and smoke his pipe, with old Crib at his feet, most as if he thought he was happy.