"He has the name of being a tough." "I suppose an Englishman newly out is considered lawful prey." "A few of them deserve it," Grant returned dryly.

"But let that go.
What do you think of the place ?" George felt that he could trust the farmer.

He had spent a depressing day, during which all he saw had discouraged him.

Marston had farmed in a singularly wasteful manner; fences and outbuildings were in very bad repair; half the implements were useless; and it would be a long and costly task to put things straight.
"I feel that I'll have my hands full.

In fact, I'm a little worried about it; there are so many changes that must be made." "Sure.