This would cost you much." "The cost wouldn't matter if the ore was rich.

I could get all the capital I wanted." Agatha gave him a quiet ironical smile.

"Then you really came with me because you meant to stake a claim?
That's curious, Mr.Thirlwell, because I think you never believed my father found the lode at all." He colored and hesitated.

"We'll let it go; there's something else.

If you turn back now, can you reach Toronto before the school reopens ?" "No," said Agatha, with a soft, excited laugh.