CHAPTER 10: An Up-Country District.
Mrs.Wilson received Reuben, as usual, with the greatest cordiality; but she exclaimed loudly, when she heard that he was going to the Goora district.
"You don't mean it, George.

You can't mean that you are going to send Reuben to that dreadful place.

Why, we are always hearing of murders and robberies there; and you know the last inspector was killed; and the one before recalled, because you said he had lost his nerve; and now you are sending Reuben there!" "But I look upon it as the greatest honour, Mrs.Wilson, being chosen for such a station; and you see, there will be capital chances of distinguishing myself, and getting promoted." "And capital chances of being killed," Mrs.Wilson said, in a vexed tone.

"I do call it too bad, George." "But, my dear, we want a man of pluck and energy.

Besides, you know, we have been getting into hot water over that district.