"That is so too. But let us go down to the bottom here, anyway."
"That is what I calculate to do. The most gold will lie next to the rock under the sand."
They continued to labor. It was hard work and both were in a heavy perspiration. But at last they got down to the bottom rock and Mark brought out what was left of the sand on his shovel.
"Look!"
"Look!"
Both boys gave the cry and each stooped to pick up a dull yellowish lump. Mark secured it and carried it to where the light could fall upon it.
"A NUGGET OF GOLD!" CRIED MARK.