"There would be no trouble about its reduction.

If you can locate the vein, you will be rich." Agatha thanked him and went out, feeling somewhat comforted.

She had given up much, but she saw a ray of light in the gloom ahead.

The way she had chosen was difficult, but after all it was the right way, and, if she were resolute, might lead to success.

Then she remembered with a strange satisfaction that for a time she need not walk alone: Thirlwell would be her guide when she plunged into the trackless wilds and she knew that one could trust him..