"Would seventy-five dollars a month for each of you be satisfactory?" asked Mr. Dunlop keenly.
"No, sir," replied Reade with emphasis. "Nor would we take a hundred and seventy-five dollars, either. When I said that we would consider a good proposition I meant just that, sir."
"Hm-m-m-m!" murmured Mr. Dunlop. "I shall have to give this matter thought, and question you a good deal more on your qualifications. I suppose you would be willing to let this matter remain open for a few days?"
"Certainly, sir; we are in no hurry. However, until we are definitely engaged we do not bind ourselves to be ready for your work."
"Where is your camp?" said Mr. Dunlop.
Jim Ferrers explained the easiest way of reaching the camp in a motor car.
"And I'd advise you to come to our camp, too," Tom added. "You'll be safer there than here."
"But we would; expose you to danger, too," Mr. Dunlop objected.
"We're rather used to danger," smiled Tom placidly. "In fact, just a little of danger makes us feel that we're getting more enjoyment out of life."
"Do you think it a good plan to take up the invitation of these gentlemen, Timmins?" inquired Mr. Dunlop.