"
"We thought it more than likely that we'd amuse ourselves along
that line of work for a while," Tom explained truthfully. "Yet
mining attracts us. We'd stay here and go into the thing in earnest
if we could make good enough terms with you."
"Would seventy-five dollars a month for each of you be satisfactory?"
asked Mr. Dunlop keenly.
"No, sir," replied Reade with emphasis. "Nor would we take a
hundred and seventy-five dollars, either. When I said that we
would consider a good proposition I meant just that, sir."
"Hm-m-m-m!" murmured Mr. Dunlop. "I shall have to give this matter
thought, and question you a good deal more on your qualifications.
I suppose you would be willing to let this matter remain open for
a few days?"
"Certainly, sir; we are in no hurry. However, until we are definitely
engaged we do not bind ourselves to be ready for your work."
"Where is your camp?" said Mr. Dunlop.
Jim Ferrers explained the easiest way of reaching the camp in a motor
car.
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