“What do you mean?” demanded Ben peevishly.
You’re not willing to buy anything to eat,” explained Tony, “and you can’t live above three days on nothing.”
“Is that all? What made you frighten me so?”
“I only told you the truth. Are you going to give me the money?”
“Perhaps you’ll tell me where I’m going to get so much money?” said Ben, in the same tone.
I will tell you if you want me to,” answered Tony.
Where?” asked Ben eagerly.
Under the floor,” returned Tony composedly.
What!” screamed Ben, in consternation.
“Just where I said. There’s plenty of money under that plank.”