I ain't the man to squeal when I get let in on a bad deal, and the chap who can work me for a sucker is entitled to all he can make.

But this pay-as-you-go business is too slow and troublesome.

What'll you take for the rest of the grub in the locker there, spot cash?
Be white, and make a fair price.' "I'd been expectin' somethin' like this, and I was ready for him.
"'Two hundred and sixty-five dollars,' says I, prompt.
"He done a little figgerin'.

'Well, allowin' that I have to put up on this heap of desolation for the better part of four days more, that's cheap, accordin' to your former rates,' he says.

'I'll go you.