“To go where?” said Mrs. Ogilvie, looking slightly startled.
“As the mine happens to be in Queensland, how can he assay it in England?”
“I didn’t know.”
“Yes, if he does anything, he must go to Queensland. He must see the mine or mines himself; his personal report is essential. He will be paid well, and will receive a large number of shares.”
“What do you mean by being paid well?”
“He will have his expenses, and something over.”
“Something over! that is a very elastic term.”
“In your husband’s case it will mean thousands.”
“Oh, I see; and then the shares?”
“The shares will practically make him a rich man.”