"Tell my wife I may be late, but I will surely come."
The boy went away, and Francois went up to Ben's room.
"Monsieur, I have something to say to you," he commenced.
"What is it, Francois?"
"You said you would give a hundred francs to any one who would get you out of this?"
"Yes, Francois," answered Ben, quickly.
"Have you so much money with you, then?" asked Francois, doubtfully.
"See here!" and Ben took out five napoleons, which he displayed in his open palm.
The attendant's eyes sparkled.