Well, I'd hate to feel that either of us must bear a loss like that." "I have heard George say that a good business man cuts his losses." "It's sometimes a better plan to hold on and get your money back." "But how can we get our money back if we can't find the lode?
You don't think we'll do so." Thirlwell frowned.

"There's a chance of finding it; a fighting chance.
Now we're near the spot and have the truck, let's play the chance for all it's worth.

You can pay me when you get your patent, or make any plan you like.

Then Scott really supplied the stores and made some suggestions that I didn't mean to talk about unless our search succeeded." He related what Scott had said, and added: "Anyhow, let's go on for a fortnight.

Then if you insist, we'll take the back trail." Agatha gave him a quick glance and he thought her eyes had softened, but she got up.
"Very well," she said, and went to her tent..