"Besides what?" he asked.
"I have heard you rail at what you call the justice of the strong. You are strong now, you will be stronger in time, and so you must see to it that you don't fall into the same snare."
"Wise little woman," he said affectionately, and then the subject dropped.
It was dark when Jim Brewer paid his visit. He came dejectedly and shamefacedly, much wondering what was in the wind.
Ralph opened the door for him, and took him into his little office.
"I understand you are out of work?" he said, pointing him to a seat.
Jim nodded.
"You understand prospecting, I believe?"
"Yes."
"Well, I can give you a job if you are prepared to take it, and you can begin work to-morrow if you like."