... illiteracy and by his trusting disposition that he would be an easy prey to sharpers. Grandmother begged him to stay among kindly, Christian people, where he was known; but there was no reasoning with him. He wanted to be a prospector. He thought a silver mine was waiting ... — My Antonia • Willa Cather
... quess. I've not found the road to the silver mine for nought. If I get my grip on't, the king may ... — Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2) • John Roby
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