Duncan, old fellow, you see that you were just in time." "That's what I felt, Chowne; but there the deeds are safe and sound; the Gap is thoroughly mine--my freehold." "And you may congratulate yourself on being the owner of a valuable lead and silver mine." "Then you feel sure of that, Chowne ?" said my father, who seemed quite overcome.
"I am certain of it; but of course I can't say what is the quantity." "Silver ?" "Probably.

Lead, certain." "Then, Sep, my boy--" cried my father excitedly, catching me by the shoulder.
"Yes, father," I said.
I believe now that my father was going to say something about my growing up to be a rich man; but he checked himself, and only said quietly: "Come and sit down to tea.".