I'm sure of one thing: that in the end we shall get on capitally together.

But it will be a slow job, and will need a lot of patience.

I have a feeling in my bones that when they know me better they will be very loyal and very true; and I am not a hair's-breadth afraid of them or anything they shall or might do.

That is, of course, if I live long enough for them to have time to know me.

Anything may happen with such an indomitable, proud people to whom pride is more than victuals.