Hagan was set back, for he had fancied the youth weakening.
"Not a dollar?" he repeated, in astonishment. "Do ye mean it?"
"I always mean what I say."
"But—but you're crazy!"
"I think not."
"It's the devil's own broil ye'll find yourself in if you refuse."
"Then I'm certain to have a lively time, for I utterly and absolutely refuse to give up a dollar."
"You just said the document was genuine."
"I beg your pardon; you misunderstood me."
"I heard you say so!"