CHAPTER IX
DOWN THE RUSHING RIVER
"We saw where the two white men camped last night," explained Thomas Jefferson. "They are working' their way into Thorn's Gulch."
"And do you think they are looking for Simon Moultrie's claim the same as we are?" demanded John, who was not fully aware of the events which had occurred during his absence.
The Navajo smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, they both are trying to find the place."
"Do you know where it is? Have you anything to show where he found the new mine?"
"Not very much," replied the Indian.
His manner, however, impressed the Go Ahead Boys strongly that Thomas Jefferson possessed information concerning the object of their search which he was not willing to communicate.
The mystery surrounding the place had deepened. The fact that two white men as well as two Indians, in addition to the Go Ahead Boys and their guides, were convinced at the same time that the dead Simon Moultrie had discovered a lead of great promise, increased their interest. Already Fred and John had discussed what they would do with the fortune which they were convinced soon would be theirs as soon as the claim of the dead prospector had been located.