"If I only knew just which way the cat was about to jump I'd be somewhat happier.
There seemed to be more light than usual across the gulch as I came up--what's going on ?" "They have put on more men, _senor_--a night shift.

Last night I went in our drift clear to the end, and put my ear to the rock.

It was far away, but I hear." "No, no, Jose; that's impossible.

Why, their tunnel as over a hundred yards away; not even the sound of dynamite would penetrate that distance through solid rock.

You heard your heart beat." "No, _senor_," and Jose was upon his feet gesticulating.