I understand this is only a stopgap for you, and that you are down here for your health.

If you are interested in the idea, well and good.

If not--" He paused and glanced at Hade as if for prompting.

Throughout his harangue Standish had given Brice the impression of a man who recites a lesson taught him by another.

Now Hade took up the tale.
"I think," said he smilingly--his momentary impatience gone--"I think, before answering--in fact before coming down to terms and other details--you might perhaps care to stroll around the island a little, and get an idea of it for yourself.