"Two thousand dollars is a good deal of money."
"Not for such services as that, especially as it leaves you nineteen times as much. Craven, it won't do!"
"Say five thousand dollars, then!" said Craven, reluctantly.
"That's a little more like the figure, but it isn't enough."
"What will satisfy you, then?"
"Ten thousand."
"Ten thousand!" repeated Craven, in dismay.
"Yes, ten thousand," said Sharpley, firmly. "Not a cent less."
Mr. Craven expostulated, but his expostulations were all in vain. His companion felt that he had him in his power, and was not disposed to abate his demands. Finally the agreement was made.
"Shall it be in writing, Craven?" asked Sharpley, jocosely.