Whereas, if we succeeded-- The thought of success raised a prospect of bliss in which we reveled for a few minutes; then, warned by the stroke of twelve, we returned to business.
"Are you going to take any of the money away with you ?" she asked.
"No," said I, "I don't think so.

It would considerably increase the risk if I were seen hanging about the bank; you know he's got spies all over the place.

Besides, what good would it do?
I couldn't stick to it, and I'm not inclined to run any more risks merely to save the bank's pocket.

The bank hasn't treated me so well as all that.

I propose to rely on your bounty till I've time to turn round." "Now, shall I come for you ?" I asked her when we had arranged the other details.
"I think not," she said.