Summary

Chapter 5: Oliver returns from his expedition. The mine in his opinion will not be profitable so their chances of staying in Mexico are slim. Because he will turn in a negative report, he does not believe he will be able to return to his job in Leadville. Oliver does not know what they will do. Susan feels bad luck follows them. Oliver’s honesty keeps losing him jobs. Susan blames him and feels she and Ollie must unduly suffer the consequences of his honesty.

Chapter 6: The rest of their stay with Gustavo is chilly because of Oliver’s negative view of the mine. Packing her belongings, Susan thinks of her talk with Frank when she was leaving Leadville for Mexico. Frank felt she would not be back. He told her he loved her and kissed her passionately. Susan and Oliver leave Mexico. Her dream...