Silas Filey glared at him angrily as he said—
"Hard words, master, I am only a pearl buyer, and it is my business to secure the best I can for my clients. I have done the pearl no harm, and my hands are as clean as most folks."
Jack knew he had spoken hastily and soothed the old man's feelings by saying—
"If ever I want to part with it, Silas, you shall have first refusal."
Silas nodded, but he knew it was a very remote probability.
It took Barry some time to arrange affairs to his satisfaction, and eventually it was decided to float the Redland-Barry Mine in London, as he had had some experience in this line before.
Harry Marton was to be left in sole charge at Perth, with a power of attorney to act, and the pearling was to continue as usual.
The "Falcon" duly arrived at Fremantle, with Agnes Dixon on board, and her wedding with Harry Marton was celebrated, Jack acting as best man, Barry giving a great feast in honour of the occasion. It was generally acknowledged that Mrs. Harry Marton would be a decided acquisition to Perth society.
Captain Seagrave was jubilant when he learned Jack Redland and Barry Tuxford were to be passengers on the homeward voyage.
Jack had not informed Winifred of their intended departure for the old country, as he wished to give her a surprise.