Her possessions were, plainly and honestly, of as much value to him as herself.

He would tolerate the loss of the one as soon as that of the other.

The farm at Beaver Creek was the only thing she had brought him which was not in a satisfactory state; it had cost him considerable thought during their short engagement, and being extremely prompt and business-like in his ideas, he had made up his mind that the land should be cleared at once of intruders, that the wood might be cut down during the winter, and cultivation begin with the following spring.

Having decided upon this, he was not a person to be turned from his plan by difficulties.

He thought both Mr.Latour and Mr.Bellairs had been remiss in their work of dealing with the squatters, and felt a sort of resentment against them for having taken such negligent care of _his_ property.