Some are being worked, and I expect we will soon hear of fresh discoveries.

I understand you are the daughter of Gordon Strange, who found a silver lode in North Ontario." "I am his daughter; but I believe the lode was not in Ontario." "Then it was in the neighboring Territories.

I expect your father often talked to you about his find." "He did," said Agatha.

"Still I don't see--" Stormont smiled.

"You wonder where I am leading you?
Well, it's part of my occupation to investigate mining propositions, and where the owners want to sell, to find a buyer.