In the Sunk Lands — page 46: what you’re looking at

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if IN THE SUNK LANDS. 35 ‘‘ How much for the use of it for about a month ?”’ asked Bob. “Twenty dollars,’ replied Mr. Mills promptly. ‘He’s joking,” said Bob, looking at me. ‘ How much did you say ? ”’ ‘“« Fifteen.” ‘‘ How's a ten? ”’ “Take y’ up.’ ‘*Here’s a five. That squares us.”’ Mr. Mills pocketed the bill, evidently satisfied. We harnessed up, drove to a feed store and laid in some provender for 99 the animal, and pulled up before our weary companions a few minutes later. . ‘* Look at the ten thousand dollar beauty!” exclaimed Joe. “What's his gait?’ Treve wanted to know. ‘‘ Look a-here, fellows,” said Bob, ear- nestly. ‘‘Wevegot twenty-five miles to go between now and dark, besides crossing a five mile lake. So stop chaffing, buckle in, and let’s get started.” The dogs were unchained and allowed to run alongside, and off we started. But we soon stopped. . 3 Gomicboo “s) (E(O) m