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At the Lucas X-X-X Ranch there was a Mexican boy about fifteen years old who worked steadily and said little. He couldn't speak much English, and the cowboys were not gifted with much Spanish. Jim White never did know the boy's real name or what became of him finally, but during those days called the young Mexican, as did the others, the "Kid".
One day, the Kid called the exploring White aside and overcame language difficulties enough to offer his company on that risky trip into the cave! Jim accepted the offer readily enough! To return to the scene of his lonely adventure had by now become a consuming desire. Among Jim White's acquaintances, if only "the Kid" would make the exploration with him, it was still a lot better than going alone.