I have directed him to make a statement to you once a month, and put in your hands what money comes to me--if it won't trouble you too much." "Not at all, Joe.

I shall be glad to be of service to you." "If you meet with any good investment for the money while I am away, I should like to have you act for me as you would for yourself." "All right, Joe." Joe learned from Watson that the latter had been mining on the Yuba River, not far from the town of Marysville.

He decided to go there, although he might have found mines nearer the city.

The next question was, How should he get there, and should he go alone?
About this time a long, lank Yankee walked into the restaurant, one day, and, seating himself at a table, began to inspect the bill of fare which Joe used to write up every morning.

He looked disappointed.
"Don't you find what you want ?" inquired Joe.
"No," said the visitor.