He'd dig gold out of an ash heap." Someone laughed, and there came again the clash of the billiard-balls, followed in a second by a shout of applause.
The noise subsided, and Fletcher spoke.

"My job here will be over in a week.

Jack can manage to join us at the end of it.

Your sister-in-law is already here.

Why not finish up by getting married and returning to Wallacetown with me ?" "I should have to go back to the farm and get the rest of my things," said Dot.
"You could do that afterwards," he said, "when I am away on business.