Chapter 22 ABOUT SOME MINING SHARES.

"How do you do, Mr. Ball?" said our hero, coolly.

"Eh, what's that?" questioned Malone, in amazement. Then he recognized Joe, and his face fell.

"I have often wondered what became of you," went on our hero. "Let me help you up."

"I-that is-who are you, boy?" demanded Malone, getting to his feet and picking up his hat and his bundle.

"Yo