What does it say, Fred?

Bennett.

Why, there’s nothing there. We’ve been done in the eye. The mine’s worthless.

[George Winter turns away from him, a look of fear and bewilderment on his face. For a moment he hesitates uncertain what to do, then quickly makes up his mind and clenches his teeth.

Bennett.

[Going up to him.] Governor.

George Winter.

If that’s true, the hundred thousand we paid for it might as well have been thrown down a drain-pipe.

Bennett.

What are you going to do?