Virginia Cole

Everyone, including a cockatoo which attacks him, takes an immediate dislike to Babs' scornful friend, Julian.

Yeates' day of hunting goes badly, and his experiences with a new automobile convince him to abandon it.

An old friend's offer of a resident magistrate position in a more civilized location tempts Yeates.

An exhausting night of dancing and dousing fires ends with a carefully planned surprise by Sally and Flurry.

A ship with a full cargo of rum runs aground near Shebawn, and the barrels wash ashore. The police search reveals practically no signs of rum.

Christmas Eve ends with the Yeates having an unfortunate carriage accident. An injured victim turns out to be Oweneen the Sprat, one of the villainous men who live in the hills.