I know the way.

Hurry up!" "No," said he, in as firm a tone as he could command.

"In the first place, these men don't like me, and they don't want me to share in this." "What do you care ?" "In the second place, I'm not a miner.

I don't know how to proceed." "Nevermind; I do.

I've heard nothing but mining all my life." "In the third place, I don't think I have the right, for I'm a soldier.
I'm working for Uncle Sam, and I don't believe I ought to take up mining claims.