"It depends upon the Canadian, and in the meanwhile I am picking up a good deal of useful information about the mineral resources of this country.

Alton of Somasco seems to be a somewhat intelligent man." "Yes," said the girl thoughtfully.

"It is a little difficult to dislike him." "I," said her father, smiling, "do not know that there is any great necessity, or notice signs of a marked endeavour on your part to do so." The girl glanced at him inquiringly.

"You mean ?" said she.
"Nothing," said Deringham.

"Only the Canadian is also a man.