"But you do not need to go. Some one will work for you. Some one will get the gold and treasure. If you will wait—"
"Well, I do not want the treasure. Pani and I have enough."
She tossed her head, still looking away.
"Do you know that I must go up to Micmac? I thought to stay all summer, but my father has sent."
"And men have to obey their fathers as girls do their mothers;" in an idly indifferent tone.
"It is best, Jeanne; I want to make a fortune."
"I hope you will;" but there was a curl to her lip.
"And I may come back next spring with the furs."
She nodded indifferently.
"My father has another secret, which may be worth a good deal."