“We want to stay here together to see the gentleman and get the money,” said Red Roger.
“So we can have fair play and diwide it, equal, share and share alike,” added Black Bill.
“And then we wants to go together to Israel’s to sell the jewels and get the price,” pursued Red Roger.
“So we can diwide the same fair and equal,” added Black Bill.
By this it will seem that there was no “honor among thieves” in this case. Neither would trust the other.
“Here he is now,” said Roger as a step was heard upon the stairs.
A few moments after, there was a rap at the door.
Black Bill opened it and admitted Everage.
“You have got the child?” he eagerly demanded.
But before any one could reply, his eyes fell upon little Lenny sleeping on the girl Meg’s lap.