Would a hundred dollars interest you ?" "Very much, if I can earn it without offending my conscience." "It won't.

Here goes.

I've come all these miles for this young fellow; but I don't cotton to the idea of lallygagging four weeks in this burg.

I've an idea it'll be that long before the chap gets up.

My proposition is for you to keep an eye on him, and the moment he puts on his clothes to send me a telegram, care of the Hong-Kong Hotel.