However, that needn't prevent my giving you the directions I promised, particularly as it may help me to earn fifty dollars.

I believe Benson spent some time with you this morning; are you taking him ?" Blake started.

He wondered how the man could have guessed; but he admitted that Benson was going.
"You may find him a drag, but that's your affair," Clarke said in a tone of indifference.

"Now sit down and make a careful note of what I tell you." Believing that the information might be of service, Blake did as he was told, and then took his leave.

When he had gone, a curious smile came over Clarke's face.