"I don't know its origin.

I got it through Harley.

You know him?
The manager of the Fortescue Gold Mine." "Yes, I know him," said Hill.

"He is retiring, and another fellow is taking his place." "Retiring, is he?
I thought he was the only person who could manage that crowd." Jack spoke with surprise.
Hill took out his pipe and began to fill it.

"He's got beyond it.