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The "Bungalow" was a commodious cottage, surrounded with trellised creeper-covered verandahs and set in a pretty garden of bright tropical flowers. It was situated on the main road midway between Ballina and the "Major's Folly." Its then proprietor, Mr. Alan Laing, was seated under the front archway listlessly watching the road, when Jan Digby stalked into view. He had been expecting Jan to bring him good news, but something in the other's gait and general appearance warned him of a fruitless mission.
"Poor old Jan," he muttered, and his always sombre eyes deepened in melancholy expression as he spoke. "He has acquired a bad name hereabouts, and the proverbial fate is remorselessly attending him."