"What a pity!" said Harry regretfully, for he was much attracted by the open face and pleasant manners of the young man.
"So I thought at first, but I became used to it. After a while I grew to like the free life of the bush."
"I don't call it free. You can't go back to Melbourne for fear of arrest."
"Oh, yes, I have been there several times," said the young man carelessly.
"How did you manage it?" asked Harry, puzzled.
"I disguised myself. Sometimes the captain sends me on special business."
"Like Fletcher?" asked Harry quickly.
"No; I shouldn't like that work. It suits him, however."
"I never should have taken you for a bushranger. You look too honest."
The other laughed.