I 'm not a good man to double-cross, see! All you have got to do to earn your money is obey orders strictly, and keep your tongue still.

Do you get that ?" I nodded, waiting to learn more.
"It may require a year, but more likely much less time.

That makes no difference--it will be ten thousand for you just the same," his voice had grown crisp and sharp.

"What do you say ?" "That the proposition looks good, only I should like to know a little more clearly what I am expected to do." "A bit squeamish, hey! got a troublesome conscience ?" "Not particularly--but there is a limit." He slowly lit a fresh cigar, studying the expression of my face in the light, as though deciding upon a course of action.

Neale moved uneasily, but made no attempt to break the silence.