"Better not take her up till you've done a lot of experimenting down here," said Ernest, quickly.
"I don't expect to do much experimenting," replied Roger. "But I've started here and I'll keep on here, especially since this unexpected mix up."
Mrs. von Minden, who seemed to have been lost in thought ever since Felicia's appearance, now spoke suddenly, but with closed eyes.
"No, don't leave this spot. You are destined to great good luck here."
The two men looked at each other. Ernest shrugged his shoulders and Roger sighed and asked:
"Did the pump come?"
"Yes, and the hose and the pipe for the condenser. We brought that and the glass, the cement, more lumber, and the drum of sulphur dioxide. There are two more big loads down there."
Roger nodded. "I'll take my turn at it to-morrow. Did you see Schmidt?"
"Yes, and he suggested that if we'd tie Preble's team to our wagon, he'd drive a load back for us, so only you would need to come in."
"We can't afford to have Schmidt come out here now," sighed Roger.