"Because he said he did not wish to disturb the joy of our meeting," replied Jack, smiling.
"Well done, Barry," said Sir Lester, laughing. "But I hope he will join us soon."
"Yes, he is waiting for his orders to march," said Jack.
"Then write them at once," answered Sir Lester, "We must welcome the man who has done so much for you, Jack."
In response to the summons, Barry Tuxford arrived at The Downs, and was delighted beyond measure with Sir Lester, and Winifred, and everything he saw.
Sir Lester became much interested in him, and they sat together for hours on the terrace, Barry relating his adventures, while Jack and Winifred wandered about the woods and dells, and the birds chanted a welcome to the lovers.
"So you are to float the Redland-Barry Mine," said Sir Lester. "I should like to take some shares."
"As many as you wish," replied Barry, "and you shall have them on the same terms as ourselves. It is a certain thing, Sir Lester, a real good spec."
Barry Tuxford was right, the Redland-Barry Mine shares went like wildfire, and there was a rush in 'Change to buy them. Before many weeks were past Jack was possessed of an ample fortune, and Sir Lester had increased his capital by the addition of many thousands of pounds.
Barry, to use his own expression, "sat tight" and said little, but he alone knew the enormous possibilities of the new El Dorado.