It ain't my box----" "I would not take a case like this for money," said the attorney, turning suddenly and facing the Colonel with a seriousness that frightened that cautious soul.

"I would not take a case involving a medium-sized, medium-heavy box; a box left for board by a man from parts unknown, now departed to parts unknown; a box that may contain stolen property; I would not take such a case for money, Colonel.

But I'll undertake it for friendship.

For friendship only.

You ARE my friend, aren't you, Colonel ?" "Surely! Surely!" exclaimed the Colonel eagerly.
"A medium-sized box," said Toole, turning his head to hide his smile, "should be opened only in the presence of an attorney-at-law.