"Let's come in here for a drink," said Hal, leading the way into the saloon of the "George," some ten minutes later.
Calling for drinks, they were surprised to see the two new chums that they had noticed before, sitting there.
"We meet again," whispered Hil to May.
"Well, here's luck, old chap," said Hal to Reg. "I wonder how old Goody and his daughter are getting on."
A kick passed between the new chums, who sat as if they noticed nothing.
"Yes, I wonder. She and her cousin are going on the detective business as well, eh? That's a good joke; but she's a jolly girl," answered Reg.
"I'd like to meet that cousin of hers," replied Hal. "From all accounts, she is a bit of a star."
"I think we ought to wire them that we have left Sydney. They'll be wondering what has come to us."
"Yes, I should like to let them know. To tell the truth, I thought they wanted to join us, or something of that kind, and, much as I like women, I could not stand that," said Hal, smiling.
"It's time to go, old chap. Ta-ta, miss," and they left to get ready for their journey.