4/13 They seem to think his Excellency ought to have been standing at the door to receive THEM, instead of their waiting to receive HIM.' Clearly, the aide-de-camp had failed to please, though he looked spruced and his manners were beautiful. The Premier of Leichardt's Land, a red-faced gentleman of blunt speech, was grumbling audibly to the Attorney-General. Mrs Gildea caught snatches of discontent as she passed from one to another. A salaried official, no better than any of us, giving himself royal airs.... |