It was his duty to help Agatha, and Mrs.Allott's offer, by making this easier, would enable him to earn the girl's gratitude.

He meant to invest his share of the legacy, but felt that he ought not to risk his relative's capital for his private gain.
"I'll know better how we stand when we get the new machines to work.
Then, if I think it's pretty safe, I'll buy some shares for Helen." "Very well," said Allott.

"I'll open an account for you at the Bank of Montreal, and Helen will give you legal power to act for her.

This will enable you to command her proxy if you want to vote at a shareholders' meeting.

If you don't use the money, she will get better interest than in England." Thirlwell thanked him and Allott began to talk about something else.
The latter left the mine next morning and when he had gone Thirlwell occupied himself in strenuous and often dangerous work.