Farewell." Little sprang again into the balloon and sped away to America.

He came down in California, oddly enough in front of Hardin's door, at Dutch Flat.

Hardin was just examining a specimen of ore.
"You are a scientist; can you tell me if that is worth anything ?" he said, handing it to Little.
Little held it to the light.

"It contains ninety per cent of silver." Hardin embraced him.

"Can I do anything for you, and why are you here ?" Little told his story.