thy first-born,--those tears have long ago washed away all bitterness in
the innocent memories of a girl's first fancy.




CHAPTER VI.


Dated From Adelaide.


Imagine my wonder! Uncle Jack has just been with me, and--But hear the
dialogue.

Uncle Jack.--"So you are positively going back to that smoky, fusty Old
England, just when you are on your high road to a plum,--a plum, sir, at
least! They all say there is not a more rising young man in the colony.
I think Bullion would take you into partnership. What are you in such a
hurry for?"

Pisistratus.--"To see my father and mother and Uncle Roland, and--" (was
about to name some one else, but stops). "You see, my dear uncle, I came
out solely with the idea of repairing my father's losses in that
unfortunate speculation of 'The Capitalist'!"

Uncle Jack (coughs and ejaculates).--"That villain Peck!"

Pisistratus.--"And to have a few thousands to invest in poor Roland's
acres. The object is achieved: why should I stay?"