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The Young Engineers in Mexico

CHAPTER XXII
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"There is no more to be said about it." "Sir," went on Mr.Haynes, gravely, "there is but one question of fact that can affect the sale.

Suppose--I hate to say it, but suppose that the mine is not a rich one, not worth any such price as we paid for it, and that you sold it to us, knowing--" "The mine is a rich one--one of the richest in Mexico," insisted Montez, "and you have secured a very great bargain." "I trust and hope that all that is true," continued Mr.Haynes.
"Yet, if such should not be the case, and if we have bought a property under conditions that would make it certain swindle had been perpetrated--" "Senor!" warned Don Lids, taking a step forward, a deadly light in his eyes.

"Be Careful!" "I am only stating a supposition," resumed Mr.Haynes, coolly.
"Don Luis, I believe I have stated enough of that supposition to make it all clear.

If that supposition is true, then you would have to buy the mine back from us again." "Would I ?" sneered the Mexican.
"Yes, Don Luis, or we could bring the matter about in another way.

I know the name of the bank in Mexico City to which you have transferred the funds received from us.


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