"I think it will be best, if you can afford it," said Ben. "He knows the country, and I don't. Three months from now I should be willing to start off alone, but now-"
"It is much better that you should have company."
"It will cost you a good deal of money, Cousin Ida."
"I shall not grudge a large sum, if need be, to find Richard. When can you see this man again?"
"To-morrow morning."
"Bring him here, and I will make arrangements with him."
CHAPTER XIII. — PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS.
At nine o'clock on the following morning Ben found Jake Bradley at the appointed rendezvous.