Kenyon says he will take charge of the mine temporarily.'
'Yes; I imagine he left Ottawa at once, as soon as he had concluded his
bargain. Of course, we shall not know for certain until he writes.'
'Very well, then, it appears to me the best thing you could do over here
would be to secure what orders can be obtained in England for the
mineral. Then, I suppose, you could write to Mr. Kenyon, and ask him to
engage a proper person to work the mine.'
'Yes, I will do that.'
'When he comes over here, you and he can have a consultation as to the
best thing to do next. I expect nothing very definite can be arranged
until he comes. You may make whatever excuse you can for the absence of
the mythical Mr. Smith, and say that you act for him. Then you may tell
Mr. Kenyon, in whatever manner you choose, that Mr. Smith intends both
you and Mr. Kenyon to share conjointly with him. I think you will have no
trouble in making John--that is, in making Mr. Kenyon--believe there is
such a person as Mr. Smith, if you put it strongly enough to him. Make
him understand that Mr. Smith would never have heard of the mine unless
Mr. Kenyon and you had discovered it, and that he is very glad indeed to
have such a good opportunity of investing his money; so that, naturally,
he wishes those who have been instrumental in helping him to this
investment to share in its profits. I imagine you can make all this clear
enough, so that your friend will suspect nothing.
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