"It will be a good day's work for you."
"I'll act this very afternoon."
Once outside the mayor's office, McQuade turned to Morrissy.
"Where's that receipt you promised on oath?"
"Haven't you got it?" asked Morrissy, feigning surprise.
"No, and I doubt you sent it. But I want it at once, and no more monkeying."
"Well, I sent it. I mailed it to your office. You've overlooked it."
"Come over to my office now and make it out," McQuade insisted.
"You've got plenty of grips on me without that," protested Morrissy reproachfully.
"But I want this one, and I'm going to have it."