“You give me money enough to develop the mine, and I'll make half of it over to you.”
“How much is needed?” asked Melville.
“Not over five hundred dollars. It's a bargain, I tell you.”
“I do not myself wish to assume any business cares,” said Melville.
Jack Holden looked disappointed.
“Just as you say,” he responded.
“But Herbert may feel differently,” continued Melville.
“I'd like the lad for a partner,” said Holden, briskly.
“But I have no money!” said Herbert, in surprise.
George Melville smiled.