"—Which they are not with regard to looking after stock. That's a man's business. As you said, it's just as useful and honourable as the others—"
"I said useful, though not honourable,—"
"No, you didn't say it, you know—I knew what you meant. And it isn't every one that understands stock, or would be for taking the trouble of it."
"No, indeed! You're quite right there."
"So that, as I do understand it, and don't mind the trouble of it,—why, to oblige you, I'll undertake it."
"Thank you heartily, Franz! You will indeed oblige me very much!"
"Come, that's cordial!" said Franz, as Hofer held out his hand to him. "I'm quite glad I've decided as I have."
"So am I. I hoped you would get round to it, but did not know how to propose it."
"Oh, I'll do it; and do it well. Bless you! you mightn't have had a head of cattle left!"