At the outset a few feet of these steel piles were left exposed above
the surface, their gradual settling serving as a reliable index to the
evasive movements of the extensive quicksand underneath. At other
points wooden piles were driven in for the same purpose.
General Manager Ellsworth did not spend all his time in camp. He could
not do so, in fact, for he had many other pressing duties. However, he
ran over frequently, and always appeared satisfied.
"Of course it's too early to talk confidently, Reade," said Mr.
Ellsworth, one day when the work had been going on steadily for some
weeks, "but I believe you have the only right method. I have so
reported to our directors. You'll have disappointments, of course, but
I hope you'll encounter none that you can't overcome."
"I shan't crow until I've seen the test applied to the roadbed over the
Man-killer," Tom replied thoughtfully. "After I've seen that test
applied a couple of times then I'm ready to go before any board and
swear that the Man-killer has been tamed for all time.
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