Chapter 27 JOE MAKES A DISCOVERY.

"Who are Caven and Malone?" asked the conductor of the train, while a number of passengers gathered around, to hear what Maurice Vane and our hero might have to say.

"They are two rascals who are trying to do me out of my share of a mine," explained Maurice Vane. "I had my mining shares in that satchel."

"If you wish I'll telegraph back to Sn