"There is a wildcat going down out here that looks awfully good." As she indicated a tiny circle marked into the corner of one square, Gray noted that there was a dimple at the base of her finger.

"The scouts don't think much of it, but I happen to know it is on a structure and has a good showing of oil.

The driller is a friend of mine, and he has told me that his casing is set.

He'll tip me off when he intends to drill through, and if you like we'll go out there and see what happens.

If it comes in, it will mean a big play on surrounding property; prices will double, treble.