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Rh be taken to England. It is the thing that we all aim at. You see how Mrs. Hammond's ambition could not be satisﬁed in Australia I am sure, Miss Staunton, though you are saying nothing about it, that you are rather envying than pitying Mrs. Copeland."

"Not for leaving her father and mother," said Amy, roused from her reverie.

"But there are some things to be found in England that you must regret and long for," urged Mr. Lufton.

"Some things; yes, there are many things," said Amy.

"I know there are many things," said Lufton. "My visit to England has been long delayed, but I hope to accomplish it ere long. Every letter I get from home, every newspaper I read, only shows me how much one misses in these wilds."

A little sigh from Amy encouraged Mr. Lufton; there was no doubt that she regretted her native land, and be (Mr. Lufton) was much more likely to gratify her wishes than any one she knew.

The fortnight that was to be spent at Gundabook was abridged, and the stay of Allan and the girls was full of business and cares. Mr. Lufton remained only a few days, and pressed the travellers to take the same route on their return;