away again on another exploration expedition to the cliffs. He expects

to be gone several weeks and to follow along their base in search of

a point where they may be scaled. He took Sinclair, Brady, James,

and Tippet with him. Ahm has disappeared. He has been gone about

three days; but the most startling thing I have on record is that

von Schoenvorts and Olson while out hunting the other day discovered

oil about fifteen miles north of us beyond the sandstone cliffs.

Olson says there is a geyser of oil there, and von Schoenvorts is

making preparations to refine it. If he succeeds, we shall have

the means for leaving Caspak and returning to our own world.

I can scarce believe the truth of it. We are all elated to the

seventh heaven of bliss. Pray God we shall not be disappointed.

I have tried on several occasions to broach the subject of my

love to Lys; but she will not listen.