Up the Country: A Saga of Pioneering Days

-"They're taking young fellows, those two," observed Mazere as he turned back to his fire. "Labosseer thinks very highly of the McEacherns."

-"Yes, they are all nice boys," said Mrs Mazere, while Emily longed to hear special mention of Bert. It came from her mother. "Dear me, what a fine looking fellow Bert Poole has become since he was last here. He puts the others completely in the shade. I think he's the finest looking young man I have ever seen." Emily could have hugged her mother for joy.