In addition to this Switzer had secured a report from the Canadian Pacific Railway engineers showing that the coal possessed high steaming qualities.

And as to quantity, the seam could be measured where the creek cut through, showing enough coal in sight to promise a sufficient supply to warrant operation for years to come.

In brief, the report submitted by the young German was that there was every ground for believing that a paying mine, possibly a great mine, could be developed from the property on Mr.
Gwynne's land.

In regard to the market, there was of course no doubt.
Every ton of coal produced could be sold at the mine mouth without difficulty.

There remained only the question of finance to face.