As Timson had nothing to lose but time, he offered no resistance when the stranger led him in the direction of a restaurant.
"'Here's a fifty-dollar bill just to show I mean business,' the host opened the conversation.

Timson nearly went into hysterics at sight of the bill.

'Now tell me all about yourself--if you're the right man, I can put you in the way of a lot of money,' said the host.

Well, Timson told all about himself and gave the stranger his address.

Two days later he was sent for by a man named Beard.