"Just so. And, being poor, some pocket money comes in mighty handy at times, doesn't it?"
"I have some spending money."
"But not as much as you'd like; ain't that so?"
"Oh, I could spend more—if I had it," answered Dave, trying to find out what the other was driving at.
"Well, supposing I promised to give you some money to spend, Porter, how would that strike you?"
Dave was astonished, the suggestion was so entirely unexpected. But he tried not to show his feelings.
"Would you give me money, Gus?" he asked, calmly.
"Yes, I would—if you'd only promise to keep quiet."
"How much?"
"Well—I—er—I'd do the right thing. Did Phil Lawrence see me on the river?"