Can you walk ?" Stormont said he thought he could, and Thirlwell indicated the bush.
"Then get off and take the hint that it's prudent to leave the Agatha Mine alone." When Stormont had gone, Thirlwell turned to Drummond, who was now standing up.

"Are you hurt ?" "Not much.

I don't mind if I am hurt, so long as Stormont is.

But why in thunder did you come just then ?" "It's lucky I did," said Thirlwell dryly.

"I think you saw he wanted to get that stone ?" "Sure; I meant to let him.