"It is a pity father does not join him, Charley," he said.

"Every one is doing something of the kind now.

Land and sheep do not make money fast enough for the wants of our present life.

The income of the estate is no larger than it was in grandfather's time; but the expenses are much greater, although we do not keep up the same extravagant style.

I need money, too, need it very much; but I see plainly that father has none to spare.