How long did the boys stay up?
Until nearly daylight
Doing what?
Laughing
what was funny?
Newcombe's credulity
What else were they doing?
Congratulating each other
For what?
On the success of that night's work
Did Bob approve?
No
What had he been doing?
Studying some plan
Who did Bob defend?
Newcombe
What did he say they must do?
Change their quarters
For what purpose?
In order to shoot more wells
Who objected?
Dick
How was he feeling?
Bold
Was Bob confident in a second time?
No
What would have changed the outcome according to Bob?
That is partners might believe all difficulties could be as readily surmounted