I want a man whom I can trust.

I will give you a thousand dollars if you will take a package back to your vessel with you and will promise to deliver it as quickly as you can." "I'll do it!" cried Captain Plum.

He jumped to his feet and held out his hand.

But the old man slipped from his chair and darted swiftly out into the blackness of the adjoining room.

As he came back Captain Plum could hear his insane chuckling.
"Business--business--business--" he gurgled.