"Make me out a receipt please, and write on it what it's for." The collector wrote.

He was confused, for he had to tear up more than one blank.
"I suppose we get interest on the money at the legal local rate ?" asked Fred maliciously.
"I'll inquire about that," said the collector.
"Excuse me," said Fred, "but I'm going to give you some advice.

While you're inquiring, look into the antecedents of Lady Isobel Saffren Waldon! It's she who gave out the tip against us.

Her tip's a bad one.

So is she." "She hasn't applied for guns or a license," the collector answered tartly.