He was just a common sailor who had run away from his ship and was gold mining in California.

And when he and his partner struck it rich father borrowed money, headed a company, and bought them out.

That mine was the Excelsior, and it's just as productive to-day as it ever was.

I rather think Atkins must be very sorry he sold.

I suppose, by right, I should be very grateful to your distinguished representative." "Well, I do declare! Sho, sho! Ain't that funny now?
He's never said a word about it at home.