CHAPTER XX
THE EXPOSURE
When Tom Dillon heard about the light that had been seen and the determination to walk to it, he wanted to know how far off it was.
"If it's that close we had better all go," he announced, after being told. "If it's Abe Blower's camp it must be in a good spot, for Abe knows this locality as good as I do and maybe better. A mile isn't so far. We can walk an' lead the hosses, if we have to."
Less than quarter of an hour later found them on the way. The old miner was in front, with Roger beside him, and Dave and Phil bringing up the rear. All were on foot, for they had to pick their way in the darkness, which seemed more intense than it had been on previous nights.
"The sky is overcast," observed Dave, as they trudged along the uncertain, rocky trail. "Looks to me like rain."
"We'll catch it sooner or later," announced Tom Dillon. "And maybe we'll have a big blow in the bargain."
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