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"How soon do you think of getting away, Obed?"
"As soon as we have sold the claim," answered the Yankee. "When it gets
reported round the camp what we've found there'll be plenty that'll want to
buy it on speculation, you may be sure of that."
"I didn't think of that," said Harry, his eyes brightening. "We're luckier than
I thought."
"Yes," answered Obed jocularly, "we're men of property now. I'm afraid
we'll have to pay taxes ourselves when we get home."
