He shook his head. "I can't talk about it. I only sound like a fool. It only makes matters worse to talk about it."
Kate knew her men. "Change the subject then," she said cheerfully. "How are business matters going?"
"All right," said Jack. "I have sold my claim and the other one to Sir Bryson's company for twenty-five thousand—a fair price."
"Cash or stock?" asked Kate.
"Cash. I have no talent for business. I don't want to be in the company."
"The other claim?" she asked.
"Miss Cranston's?" he said self-consciously:
"I thought there were three."
"The third belongs to Linda."
"Well, what are you going to do now?" she asked.