Tramped some since, I understand--broke ?" "No," shortly, not greatly enjoying his style of questioning.

"I 've got three dollars." "A magnificent sum," chuckling.

"However, the point is, you would be glad of a job that paid well, and would n't mind if there was a bit of excitement connected with it--hey ?" "What is your idea of paying well ?" "Expenses liberally figured," he replied slowly, "and ten thousand dollars for a year's work, if done right." I half rose to my feet in surprise, believing he was making sport, but the fellow never moved or smiled.
"Sit down, man.

This is no pipe dream, and I mean it.

In fact, I am willing to hand you half of the money down.