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The thrill of pleasure with which this proposal was received showed itself in the flushing cheeks and brightened eyes of Laura and her sister-while upon Mrs. Stamford's features an almost pathetic expression appeared, as of a revelation of joy sudden and unhoped-for. "You are so kind, Harold; but, oh! are you prudent? Think of the expense-new dresses, new everything, indeed! Why it seems an age since I saw Sydney!"
"Think of the clip, Mrs. Stamford," retorted her husband. "Think of the lambs, think of the fat sheep ready for market. Your journey to town will be the merest trifle of expenditure compared to what we can lawfully and reasonably afford. I speak in sober earnest. Besides, the Intercolonial Exhibition is open. The girls may never have such another chance. Hubert must stay at home for fear of bush fires. He shall have his holiday when we return. So, girls, the great Windāhgil migration is settled."