After a while he stood opposite Nokes and addressed him.
"Do the squatters suffer much from fires ?" he said.
"Heathcote has been talking to you about that," said the man.
"Can't you say Mr.Heathcote when you speak of a gentleman whose bread you have eaten ?" "Mr.Heathcote, if you like it.

We ain't particular to a shade out here as you are at home.

He has been telling you about fires, has he ?" "Well, he has." "And talking of me, I suppose ?" "You were talking of having a turn at mining some day.

How would it be with you if you were to be off to Gympie ?" "You mean to say I'm to go, Mr.Medlicot ?" "I don't say that at all." "Look here, Mr.Medlicot.My going or staying won't make any difference to Heathcote.

There's a lot of 'em about here hates him that much that he is never to be allowed to rest in peace.