"We are going to have some pretty tough work this morning. That gold weighs something."
"Wasn't it a good thing you suggested the making the wagon?"
John smiled without saying anything.
The boys eyed him sharply, and finally Harry said: "That is what you suggested the new wagon for, was it not?"
John nodded an assent.
"Did the Professor say anything to you about bringing it along?"
"He did say it might be taken if you thought so."
"Didn't he suggest that we should do so?"
"No; he said the matter was left entirely to your judgment, and that I should not say anything about it, unless you proposed that course."
"Well, I am thinking we shall have a pretty good load for one team with what we get out of the place," said George.