The prices rise rapidly here.

A water opal, however beautiful, has no commercial value.

It is but an imprisoned soap-bubble, and is apt to crumble.

There are stores where pretty colored stones can be bought, but the majority get cheated as to price.
But we are not paying proper attention to the "panorama." Many have been led to settle here by taking this picturesque trip; and with plenty of water oranges pay splendidly.

So there is substantial wealth, ever on the increase, in these new towns.
By the way, were you ever asked to be a "panorama"?
I once had that honor.