9/17 Mind you see to the bed and bedding. As soon as we've finished our supper, we'll be up and going. Ha! ha! ha!' 'What are you laughing at, husband ?' 'I'm laughing to think what a mess the miners will find themselves in--somewhere before this day ten years.' 'Why, what do you mean ?' 'Oh, nothing.' 'Oh, yes, you do mean something. You always do mean something.' 'It's more than you do, then, wife.' 'That may be; but it's not more than I find out, you know.' 'Ha! ha! You're a sharp one. What a mother you've got, Helfer!' 'Yes, father.' 'Well, I suppose I must tell you. |