He raises himself on his elbows and looks at Aileen.

Then he smiles quietly and says-- 'I'm quite ashamed of myself.

I'm growing as delicate as a young lady.

I hope I haven't given you much trouble.' When he got up and walked to the verandah he quite staggered, showing he was that weak as he could hardly walk without help.
'I shall be all right,' he said, 'after a week's riding again.' 'And where are you going when you leave this place ?' she asked.

'Surely you and my brothers never can live in New South Wales after all that has passed.' 'We must try, at all events, Miss Marston,' Starlight answered, raising up his head and looking proud.