"Did you see Fred?" the widow asked, anxiously, paying but little attention to the good news.
"Met him an' Bill last night; told 'em what was up, and they'll keep shady 'till things can be fixed."
"Then nothing was accomplished by their going to Blacktown?"
Joe explained why that excursion had been a failure, and added:
"They're on the right track, so we can count on everything comin' out right before long."
"Are you intending to stay here?"
"No; I only came to tell you what had been done, an' shall go back on the train to make sure my deed is recorded. I bought in the name of Byram, Thorpe, Thomas & Brace. How does that strike you for a firm?"
"Although you and Mr. Thomas are so sure the discovery will be a source of great wealth, I can't feel much interest in it while Fred is in danger. I wish they would go to some city, rather than remain so near home."
"I shall see 'em this afternoon an' now that the business of the land is settled, will advise them to take a little pleasure trip."
"Please see to it that they do not suffer for food."