Chapter 23
"It's lucky we covered up the gold," said Obed, in a low voice. "That's the last man I wanted to discover our good luck." "Shan't we keep on working?" asked Harry, in excitement. "I will just probe a little to form some idea of the size of the nugget," answered Obed. "Then you think it is a nugget?" asked Jack eagerly. "Yes, I think our luck has come at last, boys. I think we will be able to pull up stakes and go back to America. But about keeping on now, we shall need to be cautious. Someone might come by, and see what we are about." Then Harry made a suggestion. "Let Jack go up to the top, and if anyone comes he can whistle. That will put us on our guard." "A good idea!" said Obed. So Jack threw himself on the ground in a listless posture, and the other two continued their explor
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