I don't believe in laying down on your wife's relations, but he might do it for you now that you're getting up in the world." Jack bent his head in deep thought.

The proposal that his uncle had made him for the ore lands passed in review.

At that time he could have turned over the property to Breen.

But it was worthless now.

He shook his head: "I don't think so." Then he added quickly--"Have you been to Mr.
Morris ?" "No, and won't.