And I am to have a similar portion for furnishing the capital. And
that brings us to the real starting point," the Mexican capitalist
continued. "What is it to cost?"
"Ten thousand dollars at least," answered Ned instantly.
"Phew!" exclaimed Major Honeywell.
Senor Oje, not unused to speculative investments, gave no sign of
surprise.
"How shall it be arranged?" was his only comment.
"Put that amount to my personal credit in the First National Bank--
if you care to trust me."
"We are trusting you with more than that," replied Major Honeywell
with earnestness.
"It will take me six weeks to make my arrangements. In that time,
as I need the money, I will draw on the account," said Ned.
"Very good," said Senor Oje; "I will draw up the agreement."
"Now," continued Ned, addressing Major Honeywell, "what is your
interpretation of the message of the Spaniard?"
"Of course Vasquez's words must be modernized. What he termed the
Tune Cha Mountains begin in New Mexico and extend northwesterly into
Arizona and Utah. In many places their plateaus rise eight thousand
feet above the sea.
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