However, I suppose I've got to keep it up so long as I work on the road." "That's sure," said the other dryly.

"Well, I didn't think it prudent to give you much at first, and now I'll mark you up an extra fifty cents." He stopped a few minutes, and when he went out Charnock laughed.

"Not a bad sort, but I'm puzzled by my satisfaction at getting three dollars more a week.

If I wanted a check not long since, I'd only to look penitent and go to Sadie." After this, they sat smoking quietly for a time, and then Charnock drew up his legs and frowned.
"What's the matter ?" Festing asked.
"Nothing much," said Charnock.

"I've got a bit of a weakness I don't think you know about.