Then I'll certainly get fired, and there'll be an end to my dreams of wealth." Festing was silent for a few moments.

He understood Charnock better now, and knew that when he was serious he often used a careless tone.

Bob wanted to help him as much as he wanted to help himself, and he saw no reason to reject his plan.

He must, however, be warned.
"If you join me, you run some risk of losing your money." "Of course.

It's obvious that you don't think the risk very big, and I'm willing to take a fighting chance." "I don't know how big it is.