Very few strangers come that we can have in the house.

They are nearly all cattle and sheep buyers, and they are either too nervous to say a word, or they talk horses.

They always come just after mealtime, too, and we have to get everything laid on the table again--sometimes we have ten meals a day in this house.

And the swagmen come all day long, and Mrs.Gordon or I have to go and give them something to eat; there's plenty to do, always.

So you see, there are plenty of strangers, but no neighbours." "What about Mr.Blake ?" said Miss Grant.