11/45 Wait till I am a man.' Then, seeing the Colonel's brow clouded, he went on: 'But I think I should in a few days earn the hundred rupees.' 'By what road ?' Kim shook his head resolutely. 'If I said how I would earn them, another man might hear and forestall me. It is not good to sell knowledge for nothing.' 'Tell now.' The Colonel held up a rupee. Kim's hand half reached towards it, and dropped. I know the price that will be paid for the answer, but I do not know why the question is asked.' 'Take it for a gift, then,' said Creighton, tossing it over. |