To his intense surprise, the five pound note was laid on the table without any hesitation.

It was quickly transferred to Paul's pocket.
"Now make out your contract and we will sign it." "Have done so, have done so; did it last night when I thought of the scheme.

Have it all made out.

Sign here." Paul carelessly glanced over the contract an affixed his signature; after which the manager shook him warmly by the hand and congratulated him on having entered on such a brilliant enterprise, and said "I will now go and attend to the printing.

We will dine together," he added as he disappeared through the door.
"And remember you do the lecturing," Paul called after him as he rushed down stairs.
When he left, Paul locked the door, drew out the five pound note which he carefully examined to convince himself that it was genuine.