It's what we _can_ get.

If this thing comes into court we won't get but five thousand out of him; I'll tell you that right now.

He could raise that by a mortgage, easy; but if we compromise we can squeeze him for eight thousand.

You see, the fact that we can act directly with him instead of through counsel makes it easier for us.

Of course, as I tell you, it isn't just the legal thing to do, but I'm willing to do it for you because I think you've been wronged and outraged." Wade struck his hand to his head.