go on, and, as a temporary resource, are compelled to act as
labourers; but the moment that they get sufficient to purchase for
themselves, they will leave you."

"That is very natural; but I have been thinking of obtaining a larger
grant than I have now, and I wish very much that I could make an
arrangement with some emigrants. The Colonel says that I might do so by
supplying them with seed, and taking corn in return as rent."

"That would not be a permanent arrangement," replied Mr Emmerson. "How
much land do you propose applying for?"

"Six hundred acres."

"Well, sir, I think it would meet the views of both parties if you were
to offer terms like the following--that is, divide the land into lots of
one hundred acres each, and allow them to cultivate for you the fifty
acres that adjoin your own land, with the right of purchasing the other
fifty as their own property, as soon as they can. You will then obtain
three hundred acres of the most valuable land, in addition to your
present farm, and have fixed neighbours around you, even after they are
enabled to purchase the other fifty."

"I think that a very good arrangement, Mr Emmerson, and I would gladly
consent to it."

"Well, sir, I shall have plenty of opportunities this summer of making
the proposal to the emigrants, and if I find any parties who seem likely
to prove advantageous as neighbours, I will let you know."

"And with such expectations I will apply for the additional grant," said
Mr Campbell, "for to have neighbours in this solitude, I would almost
make them a present of the land."

"I suspect that in a few years you will have neighbours enough, without
resorting to such an expedient," replied Mr Emmerson, "but according to
your present proposal, they may be better selected, and you may make
terms which will prevent any nuisances."

The works at the mill proceeded rapidly, and before the hay-harvest the
mill was complete. Alfred was very careful, and paid every attention to
what was going on, and so did Martin, that they might understand the
machinery. This was very simple. Mr Emmerson tried the mill, and
found it to answer well. He explained everything to Alfred, and put the
mill to work, that he might be fully master of it. As it was a
fortnight after the mill was at work before Mr Emmerson could obtain a
passage back to Montreal, Alfred and Martin worked both mills during
that time, and felt satisfied that they required no further inst