"Only twelve dollars!" he exclaimed, in disgust and disappointment.
"Don't take it," said Jasper, affecting to be very much disturbed.
"What business have you out here with such a paltry sum as twelve dollars?" demanded Jack, angrily.
"That's my business!" said Jasper.
"What do you mean, boy?"
"It certainly isn't your business how much money my employer gave me for expenses."
"Did he expect you to make the whole journey on this contemptible sum?"
"No."
"Where's the rest, then?"
"I am to collect some money before I return," answered Jasper, with a lucky thought.