“It might then by accident be made to appear.”
“That’s it—that’s the idea!”
“But five hundred dollars—the amount is small in its exceedingness, discreet sir.”
“Five hundred dollars—it’s a good price. I will undertake to arrange it for you to meet this man I wish injured. If you break his arm, I’ll give you five hundred.”
“Is this to be accomplished on the platform in the view of the audience?”
“Oh, no; I won’t want you to do it in the theatre. I intend to arrange a private meeting.”
“In what place is this to be, distinguished sir?”
“In a club.”
“When do you bring it about?”
“To-night.”