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‘What's been bothering you, my dear? ' queried the partner of his joys and sorrows-of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life. ‘Those Antimony Lead people been having a deputation again? Or the "Western Watchdog" been barking at you? Never mind them, now. Come and look at Baby-she's fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good-you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow-the proper time, as you always say.'
‘The Antimony Lead has relieved me, by "duffering out," at No.14-"No gold, no litigation," is a safe rule in mining-and the "Watchdog's" bark is stilled for a time. But you are right. I have something on my mind, connected with mining'-and here he seated himself in an arm-chair, and with his wife's hand in his, opened his heart, by a full disclosure of facts, to that faithful helpmate and capable adviser.