Experienced miners decided that he had, struck upon what is popularly called a "pocket," and some of these are immensely remunerative.
"Shake hands, Joe," said Bickford.

"You're in luck." "So are you, Mr.Bickford.

We are partners, you know." In less than an hour the two partners received an offer of eight thousand dollars for their united claim, and the offer was accepted.
Joe was the hero of the camp.

All were rejoiced at his good fortune except one.

That one was Hogan, who from a little distance, jealous and gloomy, surveyed the excited crowd..