party, and the result was the closing of the houses."

"And did that fill the churches?"

"Oh, no, it filled the clubs instead."

"I wonder if he would call on the Governor," said Hal, after a slight
pause.

"Don't know, but he might. Shall we see?"

"No, thanks."

"Oh, I forgot. Of course you don't appreciate Governors."

"No, you are right there. I think them useless pieces of furniture to
the Colonies. They do no good and are merely sent out for Society's sake
to be able to entertain English visitors, when they come over at the
Colony's expense. Now look at that little man in the carriage there,
with a dog by his side. Well, he has more brains than any six Governors
put together."

"Who is he?"

"He's the Lieutenant-Governor and Chief Justice, and one of the
cleverest men Australia ever had."

"Why don't they appoint him Governor, then?"

"Well, my dear old chap, if you had a friend who was in trouble
financially, or otherwise, you would do him a good turn, would you not?
Well, English political leaders do the same."

"I see, there is a big salary attached to it. But, now, how about Wyck?"

"If he has returned to Adelaide we must find him. He may have seen the
cable addressed to me, or he might have seen our names in the passenger
list wired from Albany," said Hal, musingly.

"Then we had better continue our search, for he cannot now have much
start on us," answered Reg, and they prepared to renew their enquiries
at the hotels. Walking down Rundle Street, they called at the "Globe,"
and other places, without result, till dinner time caused them to
adjourn.

"Let's have another nip of Mount Gambier whiskey," said Hal, "and after
dinner we'll try Hindley Street."

While walking along King William Street continuing their search, Reg,
who had continued closely observant, remarked:

"Is there anything exceptional about our appearance, Hal?"

"Why?"

"I was judging by the number of people who stare at us closely, and then
turn round for a second look."

"That's one of the characteristics of Adelaide--curiosity. They do love
to know who's who and, if they see a stranger, they like to know all
about him," answered Hal, as a well-dressed lady passing them stared
hard. "Now, come round this way, old chap. We must explore Hindley
Street. It's a peculiar street, fashionable at one end, and----"

"Not fashionable at the other," added Reg.

"Exactly; there is a tribe of Mongolians and Asiatics inhabiti