Carrigan had said nothing, but he as well as Bryant knew the company's bank account was drained; he would expect a settlement and when it was made, discharge the crews, pull up stakes, and move his property to Kennard.

At Sarita Creek Bryant alighted.
"I wish to see Ruth," he told Imogene.

"Is she away?
Her cabin is dark and I obtained no answer to my knock." "She's gone to town." "Well, I wanted to tell her I've failed.

Work stops to-morrow.

Out of money.