8/27 Indeed, I used to think we jarred as much as the horrible dump of old fruit and meat cans among the willows." "I think I know what you mean. Man makes ugly marks on the wilderness unless he goes to farm. A mine, for example, is remarkably unpicturesque." "But it stands for endeavor, for something useful done." "Not all mines. A number stand for wasted money." "And vanished hopes," said Agatha. "Do you think I shall find the lode? |