“Then what is going to be done?”
“They are going to set to work directly. My brother has laid his reports before the board. I did not tell you that he has discovered a new untouched lode that promises to yield wonderfully.”
“Indeed!” said Wrigley—“a new lode?” and he looked searchingly at his companion.
“Yes; an important vein of ore that promises to be of immense value.”
“Hah! that sounds well,” said Wrigley.
“For the shareholders?”
“No; for us. Have you forgotten?”
“No,” said Jessop gloomily, “but will it work?”
“Work? You, an old hand, and ask that. My dear Jessop, if we cannot work that between us it is strange.”
“Yes, but the money necessary. It will be enormous.”