Smith!" "Yes, sir!" "You have often said that you should like, if you had some capital, to settle in Australia.

Your father is an excellent farmer; you are above the situation you hold with me; you are well educated, and have some knowledge of agriculture; you can scarcely fail to make a fortune as a settler; and if you are of the same mind still, why, look you, I have just L1000.

at my bankers: you shall have half, if you like to sail by the first packet." "Oh, sir, you are too generous." "Nonsense--no thanks--I am more prudent than generous; for I agree with you that it is all up with me if my uncle gets hold of you.

I dread my prying brother, too; in fact, the obligation is on my side; only stay abroad till I am a rich man, and my marriage made public, and then you may ask of me what you will.

It's agreed, then; order the horses, we'll go round by Liverpool, and learn about the vessels.