Later in the day, when discussing the matter with Ranger, the farmer could not help admitting that it seemed about the only possible thing for him to do.
"And I suppose," said the farmer, "you'll be wanting to make a home of your own as soon as you can, to take Jessie to—eh?"
"That is my next ambition," he replied.
"And a proper one too," was Ranger's rejoinder. "We must see what can be done to get you one."
"Thank you," replied Fellows, "but it need not be hurried over."
"That may be, but if an opportunity offers no time should be lost, as they are soon snapped up."
"Inquiry can be made of the agent when you are next in town to learn what he has on hand."
"I saw to-day, when I was at M'Lean, a holding was for sale which would be likely to fit very well."
"Where was it?" asked Fellows.
"Close to Kinbrae, about eight miles from the Crescent Lake."