The young man stated that he wanted to see the North and would like to get work where he could watch for the prospecting party he thought Stormont would send up.
"I warned him that you may not be able to give him employment, but he is keen about going and willing to take the risk," she said.

"We can, I think, trust him to some extent, and perhaps he knows enough about my father's journey to be useful; but I cannot tell if it would be prudent to offer him a reward.

I am glad to feel I can leave this to you, and will, of course, agree to the line you think it proper to take." Thirlwell read part of the letter to Scott, who said, "Miss Strange seems to have a flattering confidence in your judgment.

Do you want me to hire the fellow ?" "I don't know yet.

I wouldn't ask you to engage him unless he could be of use." "You needn't hesitate on that ground, since we're two men short," Scott answered, smiling.