TRADING WITH THE ABORIGINES.

CHAPTER XL.
THE INTERIOR OF AUSTRALIA.

ARK! What is he saying?” asked Rick.
“That man talking to Uncle Nat?”

“Yes.” ,

“‘He’s telling about selling goods to the natives.”

“You see, cap’n,” said the man, “we traders can sell considerabie
to the aborigines, and I rather like the fun. We drive into their
country and peddle clothing, groceries or nicknacks out of our
teams.” . :

“Can’t I go, uncle?” asked Rick eagerly.

“ G) where?”

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