Randolph
is very anxious to return to the Atlantic States with her children, it
is quite possible. Mrs. Randolph, as you have possibly noticed," Mr.
Mallory went on, still patting his daughter's hand, "does not feel
entirely at home here, and will consequently leave the major free to
rearrange, by himself, the ranch on the new basis. In fact, as the
change must be made before the crops come in, she talks of going next
week. But if you like the place, Rose, I've no doubt the major and
Dawson will always find room for you and me when we run down there for a
little fresh air."
"And did you have all that in your mind, papa, when you came down here,
and was that what you and Mr. Dawson wanted to talk about?" said the
astonished Rose.
"Mainly, my dear, mainly. You see I'm a capitalist now, and the
real value of capital is to know how and when to apply it to certain
conditions."
"And this Mr.--Mr. Bent--do you think--he will go on and find the water,
papa?" said Rose, hesitatingly.
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