Besides, romantic dreams sometimes come true." "Not often," said Thirlwell dryly.

"But why do you really want to go ?" "The silver is mine; my father gave it me.

It looked as if my brother would prosper without his help, and I think he loved me best.

Perhaps this was because I believed in the vein." Thirlwell shook his head.

"I cannot think you greedy." "Then," said Agatha with a flush of color, "if you must have the truth, I feel I must finish my father's work.