"Say, Monroe, I've put Eli Jerey in my office," said Peter, changing the subject.
"He deserves promotion, no doubt; can he be trusted?"
"None more so; that's why I put him there. I'll give him the store when we pull off the next big deal."
"Will she go through?" asked Monroe.
"She will."
"How much?"
"One hundred thousand; then I'll quit."
"And we poor devils will have to take the crumbs," said the disheartened Monroe.
"Every one is paid according to his services," said Peter, in reply. "Get Winthrope out of the way, get the girl, and you'll have yours."
Monroe departed, feeling better.