Devine, the young surveyor, laughed as he flung his empty enameled plate aside.

So fairly and well had the young surveyor done his duty that all parties went away completely satisfied.

Mason found himself paired with a young surveyor named Jeremiah Dixon and apparently they got along well, for they formed a lasting partnership.

Out of pure friendliness, James Short bought in the property and gave it back to the young surveyor, allowing him time to repay.

George Washington's two elder brothers, Lawrence and Augustine, were interested in the 'enterprise'; and they naturally called in their young surveyor brother to consultation.

As late as 1865 the corner was preserved by a mark and pointed out to strangers as an evidence of the young surveyor's skill.

But again a friend, one James Short, whose favor he had gained, interposed; bought in the property and restored it to the hope-less young surveyor.

The Indians were very friendly to the young surveyors.

I, page 295; The Young Surveyor, in Scudder, George Washington; Washington Offered the Supreme Power, in Lodge, George Washington, vol.