Then the boys, with a feeling of dread that their mine was gone forever, in spite of all they could do, went back to where the others were.
[CHAPTER XXVIII]
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
They found Mr. Bell in much the same condition as before, though Mr. Snodgrass said the wounded man’s breathing was a little easier, which was a good sign.
“And what about the mine?” asked the naturalist. Jerry told him the lawyer was coming.
“I’m afraid it will be of little use,” said the professor. “Nestor says they had a big lawyer to represent the gang, and they also have a large force in charge of the mine, taking out gold.”
“And it’s our gold,” exclaimed Jerry. “Oh, why didn’t we get back sooner?”
“It wouldn’t have done much good,” spoke Nestor. “I did all I could, but the law was on their side.”
“Of course, I didn’t mean that you failed,” Jerry hastened to add, for fear of hurting the old miner’s feelings. “It’s too bad, that’s all.”