What I want is some points which may save me needless expense, and which I'm prepared to pay for, money down.

The thing for you to consider is just this: am I to deal with you or direct with your principal?
If you are prepared to give me the facts right off, why, name your figure.

Only one thing!" added Jim, holding a finger up, "when I say 'money down,' I mean bills payable when the ship returns, and if the information proves reliable.

I don't buy pigs in pokes." I had seen the lawyer's face light up for a moment, and then, at the sound of Jim's proviso, miserably fade.

"I guess you know more about this wreck than I do, Mr.Pinkerton," said he.