"Since the Clermont isn't paying, I might lend you to Miss Strange if you were anxious to undertake the development work, but the law doesn't require very much of this.

What are you going to do when the patent's granted ?" Thirlwell made an abrupt movement.

Until that morning he had doubted if Agatha would find the vein, but he was forced to admit the possibility of her doing so.

When the vein was proved and she owned the claim she would no longer need him as she needed him now; nor would he be able to neglect his duties and follow her about as unpaid adviser.
"I don't know what I'm going to do.

I haven't thought about it yet." "Miss Strange must have a manager.