Luck counts for something when you go prospecting, doesn't it ?" "Success in prospecting is often due to luck," Thirlwell admitted.

"But it's a very rough country where no food can be got.

You will need canoes, tools, and tents, and two or three good packers to carry the outfit across the divides.

This would be expensive.

Then I doubt if you are strong enough to bear the strain; I imagine very few women could do so without breaking down." "You have seen how I have tried to harden myself, but I have made other preparations.