"We shall soon know all about it," and Fred continued the journey at a swift pace.
Mr. Hunter was in his office when the partners arrived, and the expression on his face was not such as to inspire courage.
"I didn't expected you so soon," he said, motioning them to be seated.
"We walked over rather than wait for the cars," Fred replied.
"I was sorry to summon you on such sorry business but Superintendent Wright has begun a fight for the possession of the land, and some of our prospective stockholders are alarmed by the attack."
"Has he really got any hold on the property?"
"He claims that the company's deeds give them title to the entire mountain."
"Then how did it happen that the farmer could sell?"
"It all hinges upon the question of survey. If the lines run twenty years ago are incorrect, as he claims, then the land you bought is located in the valley, and in that event not worth half you paid for it."
"What does the farmer say?" Joe asked.