"I will," said Tom, smiling, "for I am not ready to be called Mr. Nelson yet."
"Now, to answer your question: if I can get two thousand dollars together again, I shall probably study law. Of course I don't mean to be a miner all my life any more than you. Now, Tom, what are your plans?"
"I think I should like to be a lawyer, too, but I must earn more than two thousand dollars first."
"Two thousand ought to be sufficient to educate you if you are economical."
"It would be, but I want to pay off a mortgage on my father's farm before I begin to lay up money for myself."
"You are a good fellow, Tom, and I wish you success."
"Thank you, Dick. I will succeed if hard work can bring success."
"Good-night to you both," said Ferguson. "I want to sleep well to prepare myself for starting to-morrow."
In half an hour all three were sleeping soundly.