They haven't lost much time through our fault, but the frost has interfered with other jobs, and I expect there'll be trouble if it lasts.

I'm puzzled, because they're not a bad-tempered lot, and I understand that Wilkinson is not a favorite.

Your throwing him down the bank wouldn't strengthen his influence." "It's easy to work on men's feelings when they're discontented," Charnock replied.

"The worst is that Kerr can't stand by us if the gang put down their tools.

Labor's scarce in the mountains, and he'll be forced to do what they want." Festing gloomily agreed.