So the offer stands ten per cent.

to any one who does--ten per cent.

of fifty million--lowest reckoning, mind you!--five million pounds! Half for Monty--two and a half million.

A million for Yerkes, a million for me, and a half a million for you all according to contract! How d'you like it ?" "Well enough," I answered.

"If its only the hundredth part true, I'm enthusiastic!" "So now suit yourselves!" said Fred, collapsing with a sweep of his skirts into the nearest chair.