You be on his side, Hiram, and you're all right.
"Now goodbye, but send me the money for the cable when you write, and remember--Monty is a thief and Trent is the man to back, which reminds me that Trent repaid to Missionary Walsh all the money which Monty took, which it seems was left with Walsh by him for Monty's keep.

But Monty does not know that, so you have the string to make him dance.
"Which comes from your brother "SAMUEL.
"P.S .-- Do not forget the small account for disbursements." Da Souza folded up the letter, and a look of peace shone in his face.
Presently he climbed the stairs to a little back-room and noiselessly unlocked the door.

Monty, with pale face and bloodshot eyes, was walking up and down, mumbling to himself.

He addressed Da Souza eagerly.
"I think I will go away now," he said.

"I am very much obliged to you for looking after me." Da Souza gazed at him with well-affected gravity.