“I doubt it, Oliver; and yet”—
“If Mendix was a rascal, his saying that the mine was flooded might only be a ruse to get you to abandon your claim to it.”
“That is so. To tell the truth, more than once, since I lost my other property, I have thought of going out and making an examination.”
“Then why don’t you go? It will do no harm, and may save you from ruin.”
Mr. Bright started up.
“I will go, Oliver,” he cried.
CHAPTER IV.
AN ACCIDENT.
His sudden resolve seemed to liven up Mr. Bright considerably. He rubbed his hands and strode up and down the room.
“Yes; I will go,” he repeated. “As you say, it can do no harm, and may save us from ruin.”