I suppose you know he lost his life on his last journey ?" Stormont made a sympathetic gesture.

"I heard so.

But, no doubt, he wrote to you and told you about his prospecting." "Yes," said Agatha, with some reserve.

"He sent me letters." "Then I expect he told you where he went.

It's possible that a study of the letters would give an experienced prospector a useful hint." Agatha pondered.