“You’re thinking of paying it?” he asked, incredulously. 314
“I want to know why you think it can’t be arranged?” she repeated.
“The danger of detection. No bank would pay a check for that amount to an unknown party, without the personal advice of the drawer.”
“Not if it were made payable to self, and properly indorsed for identification?”
“I fear not.”
“You can try it—there’s no harm in trying. You have a bank that knows you?”
“But scarcely for such large amounts.”
“What of it? You deposit the check for collection only. They will send it through. When it’s paid, they will pay you. If it’s not paid, there is no harm done—and we are still your prisoners. You stand to win everything and lose nothing.”
The man looked thoughtfully at the ceiling.
“The check will be paid?” he asked, presently.