The arrangements were speedily made. The two were to start out,
equipped at Miss Sinclair's expense, on an exploring-tour, the main
object being to find Richard Dewey, and apprise him of her arrival
in California. They were permitted, however, to work at mining,
wherever there was a favorable opportunity, but never to lose sight
of the great object of their expedition. From time to time, as they
had opportunity, they were to communicate with Miss Sinclair,
imparting any information they might have gathered.
"I shall have to leave much to your discretion," said Ida,
addressing them both. "I know absolutely nothing of the country, and
you, Mr. Bradley, are tolerably familiar with it. I have only to add
that should you become unfortunate, and require more money, you have
only to let me know. In any event, I shall take care to recompense
you for all your efforts in my behalf."
"We don't want to bear too heavy on your purse, miss," said Jake
Bradley. "Once we get to the mines, we kin take care of ourselves.
Can't we, Ben?"
"I hope so, Mr. Bradley."
Bradley eyed Ben reproachfully, and our hero at once smilingly
corrected himself. "I mean Jake."
"That suits me better.
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