“Their families? Men sometimes forget,” and the governor's short upper lip curled unpleasantly. “Some men might, not these.” “Had they much money with them?” “Yes, a large sum,” and he added, seeing the drift of Young's mind, “but only a small part of what they might have brought. The leaders of the party were men of ample means.” “Then something must have happened to them; men don't abandon money.” Benson ignored this; but it occurred to him that Young was probably speaking now in his worldly capacity, and that his worldly views were very worldly indeed; the views of one who neither trusted nor respected men. “I will tell you what I will do,” said Young. “If they got as far as Salt Lake they must have had business dealings with some of our people. I can have inquiries made, if you will furnish me with a description of these men.” “I have already been to the stores and shops,” said Benson. “I will extend the inquiries beyond the city. Meantime I've a man here who may be of use to you,” said Young after a moment's thought. He called to the clerk in the outer office, but before the latter answered the summons, he changed his mind. “I'll fetch him myself,” he said, and left the room. He was gone, perhaps, ten minutes, and then returned, accompanied by a heavy set man of not especially prepossessing appearance, who wore goggles and blinked through them at Benson with weak eyes. “Mr. Benson, this is Brother Hickman,” said the governor, by way of introduction. “Now, Mr. Benson, kindly tell Brother Hickman what you have just told me.” And Benson went through the narrative a second time. When he had finished, Young turned to Hickman: “Mr. Benson has already spent three days here, but so far he has learned nothing. It just occurs to me, Mr. Benson, that our people, while they would not, of course, really deceive you, still might be reluctant to answer your questions frankly.” “But why?” asked Benson in some surprise. “They have learned caution. They might be suspicious of you for one thing; this is why I advise you to secure Brother Hickman's help. They all know him, and know he would not mix in any affair that would bring them into trouble.” “But I can't understand why they should be suspicious of me!” urged Benson. “Then it's evident you know nothing of the Latter Day Saints,” said Young. “Very little,” admitted Benson.