"And I'd advise you to come to our camp, too," Tom added. "You'll
be safer there than here."
"But we would; expose you to danger, too," Mr. Dunlop objected.
"We're rather used to danger," smiled Tom placidly. "In fact, just
a little of danger makes us feel that we're getting more enjoyment
out of life."
"Do you think it a good plan to take up the invitation of these
gentlemen, Timmins?" inquired Mr. Dunlop.
"It's the safest thing you can do, sir," answered Joe Timmins.
"We'll start back, now," proposed Tom. "If you don't drive too
fast you'll give us a chance to reach our camp in time to welcome
you."
"You start now, and we'll start within ten minutes," proposed
Mr. Dunlop.
This being agreed to, Tom, Harry and Ferrers began the task of
climbing the cliff path. At last they reached the top, then started
at long strides toward camp, Ferrers's horse having been surrendered
by Harry to Dave Hill.
"Who knows," laughed Tom, "we may become mining engineers here
in Nevada"
"Small chance of it," Harry rejoined.
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