to say I don't believe you."

"Hogan," said Joshua, "I think you're one of the fust romancers of
the age. If I ever start a story-paper I'll engage you to write for
me."

"I am sorry you do me so much injustice, gentlemen," said Hogan, with
an air of suffering innocence. "I'm the victim of circumstances."

"I expect you're a second George Washington. You never told a lie,
did you?"

"Some time you will know me better," said Hogan.

"I hope not," said Joe. "I know you better now than I want to."




CHAPTER XXXV

THE NEW DIGGINGS

When lunch-was over, Joe said:

"Good day, Mr. Hogan. Look out for the grizzlies, and may you have
better luck in future."

"Yes, Hogan, good by," said Joshua. "We make over to you all our
interest in the bear. He meant to eat you. You can revenge yourself