His next step was to go to Captain Turley and take him into partnership in the work, and within an hour he was out on the hills, verifying former lines and running such new lines as were necessary.

Spurred on by the words of the newcomer even more than by the fee promised him, Keith worked with might and main, and sat up all night finishing the work.

Next day he walked into the room where Mr.Halbrook sat, in the company's big new office at the head of the street.

He had a roll of paper under his arm.
"Good morning, sir." His head was held rather high, and his voice had a new tone in it.
Mr.Wickersham's agent looked up, and his face clouded.

He was not used to being addressed in so independent a tone.
"Good morning.