Hence the name, which has no cryptic significance, but only fact.

Now, if that surmise be true--and I do not see why not--there must be a deposit of valuable clay--possibly of immense depth." Adam's comment pleased the old gentleman.
"I have it in my bones, sir, that you have struck--or rather reasoned out--a great truth." Sir Nathaniel went on cheerfully.

"When the world of commerce wakes up to the value of your find, it will be as well that your title to ownership has been perfectly secured.

If anyone ever deserved such a gain, it is you." With his friend's aid, Adam secured the property without loss of time.
Then he went to see his uncle, and told him about it.

Mr.Salton was delighted to find his young relative already constructively the owner of so fine an estate--one which gave him an important status in the county.
He made many anxious enquiries about Mimi, and the doings of the White Worm, but Adam reassured him.
The next morning, when Adam went to his host in the smoking-room, Sir Nathaniel asked him how he purposed to proceed with regard to keeping his vow.
"It is a difficult matter which you have undertaken.