When he had finished he left the house, and went directly to that of the mine boss, taking the tracings he had just made with him.
CHAPTER X
IN THE OLD WORKINGS—MISLED BY AN ALTERED LINE
Mr. Jones was expecting Derrick that evening, and was waiting somewhat impatiently for him. When the boy at last arrived he was taken into the library, where, as soon as the door was closed, the mine boss asked:
"Well, Derrick, have you heard anything more about the meeting?"
"Not a word, sir."
"To-morrow is the 27th, you know."
"Yes, sir, I know it is."
"And my fate, and perhaps yours too, may be decided within twenty-four hours from now."