They meant to have some sort of fun, and the various amusements of Sydney were canvassed.

It was unanimously voted too hot for the theatres, ditto for billiards.

There were no supporters for a proposal to stop in the smoking-room and drink, and gambling in the card-rooms had no attractions on such a night.

At last Gordon hit off a scent.

"What do you say," he drawled, "if we go and have a look at a dancing saloon--one of these larrikin dancing saloons ?" "I'd like it awfully," said one Englishman.
"Most interesting" said the other.