"Is it true that he has drawn no money ?" "Well, yes, I suppose it is," answered Screw reluctantly, for this was the weak point in his argument.

"However, it would be just like such a leg to make everything sure in playing a big game.

You see he has left himself the rear platform, so he can jump off when his car is boarded." "However," said Barker sententiously, "I must say it is in his favour.
What we want are facts, you know, Mr.Screw.Besides, if he had taken anything, I should have been responsible, because I accepted him abroad as the right man." "Well, as you say, there is nothing gone--not a red.

So if he likes to get away, he can; I'm well rid of him." "Now that's the way to look at it.

Don't be so down in the mouth, sir; it will all come straight enough." Barker smiled benignly, knowing it was all crooked enough at present.
"Well, I'm damned anyhow," said Mr.Screw, which was not fair to himself, for he was an honest man, acting very properly according to his lights.