If he has other troubles, he would refuse my help." "That is so," Thirlwell agreed.

"There's a mystery about the capsize, and I'm curious.

You see, I met Strange's daughter and she believes in the lode." Father Lucien hesitated, and then went to a shelf.
"I will show you something," he said, and gave Thirlwell a small Russian leather wallet.

It was well made, but worn and stained as if it had been soaked in water.

"I found this when I undressed Driscoll," he went on.
"It is not a thing you would expect a rude prospector to carry.