the deserted diggings. Several great heaps of ore surrounded a sort
of pit, broad and roomy.

"I don't think we can find a better resting place," said Dave, as
they reached the ground and he shut off the power.

"Going to stay here all day?" inquired Hiram.

"That is the programme, yes."

"Well, I suppose breakfast is the first move?" asked the young
aviator's assistant.

"I'm hungry as a bear," announced Dave.

"So am I," agreed Hiram, and he set at work to explore the
accommodation, basket.

Hiram soon had a tempting spread. There was cold ham, a roasted
chicken, an abundance of bread and butter, and a two gallon jug of
cold coffee.

The boys did full justice to the layout. Then Dave went over the
machine, seeing to it that every part was in order.

"I'll have to take a little nap, Hiram," he advised his companion.

"No, a good long one," corrected Hiram.

"If we're going to lay off until night, there isn't much to do.