"As simple as two and two makes seven," growled Murphy. "Give us the whole thing."
Baxter outlined his entire plan, as he expected it to work out.
"That sounds good," said Bobbs. "But are you certain we can buy Foley off?"
"Sure thing," replied Murphy, answering for Baxter. "If we offer him enough."
"How much do you think it'll take?" asked Isaacs.
Baxter named a figure.
"So much as that!" cried Isaacs.
"That isn't very much, coming from the Association," said Baxter. "You're losing as much in a week as your assessment would come to."
"I suppose you want the whole Association to know all about this," remarked Murphy.
"Only we four are to know anything."