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Robert and Harry came out of the cattle enterprise with profit sufficient to advance Robert's prestige. Harry had none to bother any one. The months ran away after that without any word from the horse boxers. Winter lingered with snow and sleet throughout September and October. Robert went through to Bunbilliko and took Harry with him. By the end of November the new tussocks were strong and green, the plains aglow with bluebells and daisies, other horses were finishing their education, but Long Tom and Yorkie did not appear.
Rodney and Robert continued their career in Cooma. Robert had his eyes open for Meg Syme, whose dignity had impressed him at the time of the ball, He saw her one day in the leading store and asked her would she Rive him a shakedown for the night as his horse was sulleting a stone bruise. He winked warningly at Rodney. Meg naturally concerted, hospitality being obligatory. Rodney was glad to flirt with Nessie and Jeanie. Old Syme had a small place not far out of town and since the death of his wife, Meg had kept house for him and the younger children.