"I would really like to put in a long day here at the mine," proposed
Reade, reluctantly.

"To-morrow, then," nodded Don Luis. "But, for to-day, I am tired
of this place. There is much about which I wish to consult you,
_caballeros_, at my office."

Tom glanced swiftly, covertly at Harry, then responded:

"In that case, my dear Don Luis, we are wholly at your service."




CHAPTER V

THE MINE THAT DID AND DIDN'T


At the head of the shaft, Nicolas, the servant, awaited them.

"Nicolas, you rascal!" exclaimed Don Luis, angrily. "You have
not been attending your _caballeros_."

"Your pardon, excellency, but the automobile moved too swiftly for
me," pleaded Nicolas. "All the way to the mine I ran, and here I
have waited until now."

"Keep pace with your duties hereafter, scoundrel," commanded Don
Luis, angrily.