Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-10
HARDPAN & co.

as relentless driver cracked whip and made
hundreds of thousands of dollars by his cunning Here's
to him.
1t was another view of life that Jim had not thought
Of and it further reduced his envy for after ALL he
at least free and acknowledged no master
1--WE want to take the trail that leads toward that
peak there" Eve said, pointing with her finger.
"r Holloway has aspirations to get high enough to
look over the landscape. How do we go?'
Jim walked with them to another point to give them
directions. "f you for another camp dinner, he
said they preparing to separate get back here
by six o'clock. You will be tired and hungry enough
by that time to enjoy good plain mine food cooked by
a wholesome Chink l could 60 with you and act
guide; but, hang it all! must work! So long
FOR some reason that he did not stop to anayze he
felt more cheerful as he turned back toward the
workings He certain that there had been change
in the look of Miss Waters eyes, and that Holloway
at least fine fellow. He was passing the mess
house. when the Chnaman, standing in the open door
way ,N SHOUTED 9n.n, 10 come fool 1oorv,,
Jim turned back to the point where the mountain
trail entered the little fiat and then started rapidly to
meet Mr.. Brewer, who, despite his years, was coming
sturdy toward him with the steady stride of veteran
mountaineer Jim had not hoped for so speedy visit
from great, and felt f1attered.
@See, coming to visit you, Jim, the first of all"
the old called to him in his calm voice. thought
of last night and was to see what the little
boy knew playing with now that he is grown
So came over, and you must tell me all about it,
and show me everything. e
Jim feit strangely young IN the presence Of this
and withal sustained strange restfuness, of
who at last had found trusted counselor in whom
implicit confidence could be placed The scientist led
him talk they the bench in front of the main
cabin, and proved good listener noddng his head now
and then, or asking shrewd question
sWel Sir what do you think OF it'' the miner asked
at last, and eagerly waited for the reply
AWhat do think of it, Jimmy | think the chance
was worth taking. But | am an old man. | have not
the enthusiasts of youth do not dream its dreams
l can remember when this of the most famous
camps in California and predicted that it would
produce untold millions. My. boy, it did not do it.
Those men had reasons, probably as eogent as yours
They worked faithfully, and gambed desperately,
you and your partner doing None of them made
his million. Perhaps you will. I hope So
Jim felt swift sinking of hope does the drowning
man who has clutched water.soaked life preserver.
The scientist seemed to this and fastened to
assure him in his fatherly way.
@There there Don't let me discourage you' he
said. "The chances all favor of your enterprise
He and stepped to the of the cabin if
seeking view to answer new mental question.
@Where does this pondndits ouet he asked curiousy.
Through behind that second ridge" Jim answered.
at overows into the bigger lake that lies in front of
your hotel"
Brewer appeared to dismiss the question from his
mind and suggested that they take walk to the
IRENE end of the tunnel.
a must see all that you are doing, you know he
said whimscally. 4You owe an old man that much
after hiding from him for years.
And Jim, nothing loath, walked with him across the
divide he was mining and down the trail to point
above the gulch. The scientist said but little and de-
clined to go into the tunnel
1They all alike, he apologized. Il have entered
many. But, tell me, how far does this canyon extend
in this course?'
at emptes to the southeast" Jim replied. at is
about the only that is clearly cut in that direction
1t is just like this you it, for miles, deep and well
defined 1t will drain our ground all right | know
that. We could have hundred feet of fall in the mile
if needed it."
BREWER did not answer; but seated himself as if
- tired on boulder overhanging the deep gulch,
looking down its length like old eagle scanning
hunting ground from lofty perch.
@You say it runs to the true southeast he asked
after a time, as Jim waited for him to speak.