"Hallam and Vose.

Land and mining agents.

Advances made on mineral claims." "Yes," said the stranger, smiling.

"That's me." Deringham made no comment, but laid the card down beside him.

"I wonder," he said indifferently, "how you came to know me." The chilling evenness of his voice seemed to irritate the other man, and Alice Deringham was conscious of a faint amusement as she glanced at them.