"And there's another point to be settled, a very important one, and we may as well settle it now."
"What is it?"
"How much am I to receive in case our plans work well?"
"How much?" repeated Craven, hesitatingly.
"Yes, how much?"
"Well, say two thousand dollars."
"Two thousand devils!" exclaimed Sharpley, indignantly. "Why, Craven, you must take me for a fool."
Mr. Craven hastily disclaimed this imputation.
"You expect me to do your dirty work for any such paltry sum as that! No! I don't sell myself so cheap."