“You don’t think of going back to the city?” asked Joshua apprehensively.
“Not directly, but I think I should like to see a little more of California. These are not the only diggings.”
“Where do you want to go?”
“I haven’t considered yet. The main thing is, will you go with me?”
“We won’t part company, Joe.”
“Good! Then I’ll inquire, and see what I can find out about other places. This pays fairly, but there is little chance of getting nuggets of any size hereabouts.”
“I’d just like to find one worth two thousand dollars. I’d start for home mighty quick, and give Sukey Smith a chance to become Mrs. Bickford.”
“Success to you!” said Joe, laughing.
CHAPTER XXXIII
A STARTLING TABLEAU
Joe finally decided on some mines a hundred miles distant in a southwesterly direction. They were reported to be rich and promising.