"I've a little laid by for a rainy day, an' with what Joe can raise we oughter pull through on both jobs."
On arriving at the spur another search was made with the same result as before, and then the two hurried on, sending a telegram to Joe immediately after reaching the town.
CHAPTER XXI
AMATEUR DETECTIVES
Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
"If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.