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unendurable. Both of them had led lives of activity and excitement, and
neither felt prepared to settle down, but they felt grateful.

"Jack and I thank you for your kindness, Mr. Campbell," said Harry, "and

consider your offer a good one. But it would be lonely for us here, and,
though we may change our minds, we would like to try the gold-fields
first."

"It's only natural, lads," said the shepherd. "You are young, and you crave

excitement. When you are as old as I am, you won't mind the quiet. Go,
then, to Bendigo, but if you have bad luck, come back here, and you shall
be welcome to stay as long as you like, and to accept my offer if you feel

like it then."

"I am sorry you won't stay," said Lucy, with a shade of sadness.

"I wish we could be contented to do so," said Harry. "You may be sure we

won't forget your kindness, Miss Campbell."

"Do you mean me?" asked Lucy, smiling. "I never was called Miss
Campbell before."

"I will say Lucy, if you will allow me."

"I would rather you did."

"Then good-by, Lucy. We shall always remember you."

"And you will come back some day?"

"If we can."

"Then good-by, and don't forget your promise."

There was a suspicious moisture in the girl's eyes, for she knew that when
the young visitors were gone she would feel lonelier than ever.