"The same thing would suit both of us." "I scarcely think so," said Deringham.

"In my case, I really do not mind whether he gets the dollars from Carnaby or not." "No ?" said Hallam.

"Then you'll have to tell me what you want." "I don't want him to come over to England too soon.

If anything kept him up there among the mountains a month or so longer than he expected, so that I should have time to straighten up things a little, I would not complain." "And," said Hallam, "you would be ready to pay for it ?" Deringham bent his head.

"Yes.