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Donald's prediction was a good one. The book sold -- and sold well. Despite the outright plagiarism of ideas and source material it was hailed as a new novel -- one that stimulated thought with its realistic approach to the life of the times. And we prospered amazingly.
With the advance money, I had Donald buy the land on which the ship was resting, together with the valley and rimrock. Having thus secured our landing site I felt a bit more comfortable. The comfort was even greater when, at Donald's suggestion, a fence was placed around the property and electronic tell-tales were installed. The remainder of the royalties were used to purchase tin and supplies.