His shoulders surged, as though to shake off a great weight.

His eyes brightened with resolution.
Then he turned to the faithful Harry, waiting in the background.
"There's no use trying to evade anything, Harry.

We 've got to face the music.

Will you go with me to notify the coroner--or would you rather stay here ?" "I 'll go." Silently they trudged into town and to the little undertaking shop which also served as the office of the coroner.

They made their report, then accompanied the officer, together with the sheriff, back to the mine and into the drift.