After all, the line he took had cost him much and his obstinacy might break down.
Besides, when one looked at it dispassionately, the situation was humorous.

She had engaged Thirlwell for her manager, but nothing had been said about his wages, which she could not pay; for that matter, she was in his debt.

Although she was the prospective owner of a valuable mine, she had only a few dollars left of the money George had given her; hardly enough, in fact, to pay for a week's board when she reached Toronto.

Her post there had, no doubt, been filled.
The ore was rich, but might get poor, and she knew enough about mining to realize the difficulties that must yet be overcome.

Getting the money she would need for the preliminary work was perhaps the worst; and if the money could be raised, it would be a long time before she could look for much return.