And better still, I'd rather call the bet off in favor of a new bargain." "What's the new proposition for swindling me ?" "You need a business nursemaid.

What commission do you pay dealers ?" "Been paying those burglars forty per cent." "That's too much for doing nothing.

Here's my proposition.

Give me ten per cent to act as your personal agent, and I'll guarantee that your total percentage for commissions will be less than at present, and that your prices will be doubled.

Of course I can't do much while the police and others are so darned interested in me, so if you accept we'll just date the agreement from the time I'm cleared." "You're on, son--and we'll just date the agreement from the present moment, A.D." Again Hunt gripped Larry's hand.