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TOM SWIFT AND HIS GIANT CANNON
that old fortune hunter, Alec Peterson, who wanted me to go into that opal mine scheme?"
"Yes, Dad. What about him? Has he found it?"
"No, he writes to say he reached the island safely, and has been working some time. He hasn't had any success yet in locating the mine; but he hopes to find it in a week or so."
"That's just like him," murmured Tom. "Well, Dad, if you lose the ten thousand dollars I guess I'll have to make it up to you, for it was on my account that you made the investment"
"Well, you're worth it, Tom," replied his father, with a smile.
