He had in fact more money at his command than he could expend, and, of course, gold had little temptation for him.
As for Frank Reade, Jr., the treasure had not constituted the object of his visit.
That he had already accomplished in finding Tony Buckden.
Not one in the party but was badly disaffected and wanted to go home.
“I jus’ fink home am de bes’ place aftah all,” said Pomp.
“Begorra, that’s thrue,” sang Barney. “Be it iver so humble there’s no place loike home, aven av it’s in a pig pen.”
“Good!” cried Frank. “Well, we will soon give you a chance to see home, boys, if we can find the Steam Man intact.”
“Which Heaven grant we may,” said Tony, fervently.
“Then you’re really ready to go home, Tony?”
“Oh, yes. I am anxious to; the way of it is, I have sickened of roaming in this accursed clime. Father says he will take me into Wall street with him, and I’m going to accept his offer.”