How easy it is to arouse the gold fever in the human composition! It is as natural as breathing.
But Frank regained himself.
“That adds to the value of our discovery!” he cried. “At no distant day, doubtless, gold-seekers will forsake Australia and Africa for the Polar mines.”
“Exactly! I have no doubt that rich deposits exist here!”
“Well,” said Frank, “they are of little use to us just now. Ha! What have we here?”
As he spoke the young inventor had taken a step forward.
At his feet yawned a deep pit. There were stone stairs descending into it.
What seemed like a crypt, or underground chambers, were doubtless below. This reflection was enough.
Exploration was the order, so Frank hesitated no longer but prepared to descend into the place.
Randall waited curiously for Frank to descend. Then he followed.