I must get some work, and when Brinsmead came with a proposition about the Clermont vein I took down my shingle and located here with him." "But what about your relations?
Did they object ?" "Not much.

On the whole, I reckon they were satisfied to see me go.

They had long decided I was a crank, and since I was bound to do something foolish, I'd better do it where I wouldn't disgrace them.

That's about all.

We're here, and I don't know that I'd go back if the road was open.
Would you ?" Thirlwell pondered.