"Such is my intention, and thanks to our good friend Barry, the future seems assured. He wishes me to act as his general manager, whatever that may mean, and has promised me a share in all his ventures."
"I feel I owe my good fortune to you," said Jack. "I should never have known Barry Tuxford had it not been for you. When does the "Falcon" arrive? Does she come to Fremantle?"
"Yes, and ought to be here, I believe, in a few weeks."
"It would not be a bad idea to go home in her," said Jack.
"I am sure Barry would prefer her to one of the mail boats," replied Harry.
When the result of the pearling expedition was reckoned up, it was found that a profit of several thousand pounds had been made, and Captain Danks, Captain Hake, and Jacob Rank, were satisfied with their work.
Silas Filey turned up in due course from Shark's Bay, bringing the news of the murder of Amos Hooker.
"I'll bet a hundred that black devil, Kylis, did it," said Barry.
"He disappeared from the settlement," said Silas, "and has never returned."
"He's here, in Perth," said Barry.