Whether the mines are bought or not will depend a good deal
on the reports these two men have in their possession. The reports, when
published, will make a big difference, one way or the other, on the Stock
Exchange. I want to have the gist of them before the London Syndicate
sees them. It will be a big thing for the _Argus_ if it is the first in
the field, and I am willing to spend a pile of hard cash to succeed. So,
don't economize on your cable expenses.'
'Very well; have you a book on Canadian mines?'
'I don't know that we have; but there is a book here, "The Mining
Resources of Canada;" will that be of any use?'
'I shall need something of that sort. I want to be a little familiar with
the subject, you know.'
'Quite so,' said the editor; 'I will see what can be got in that line.
You can read it before you start, and on the way over.'
'All right,' said Miss Jennie; 'and am I to take my pick of the two
young men?'
'Certainly,' answered the editor. 'You will see them both, and can easily
make up your mind which will the sooner fall a victim.'
'The _Caloric_ sails in a week, does it?'
'Yes.'
'Then I shall need at least five hundred dollars to get new dresses
with.'
'Good gracious!' cried the editor.
'There is no "good gracious" about it. I'm going to travel as a
millionaire's daughter, and it isn't likely that one or two dresses will
do me all the way over.'
'But you can't get new dresses made in a week,' said the editor.
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