“Yes, I was a little hasty,” replied the villain; “I did not consider the matter sufficiently.”
“Well, you probably think you are dealing with fools.”
“Eh?” gasped the villain.
“We have not the slightest idea of adhering to the terms suggested at this late day.”
“What! You are not going to keep all that gold yourself?”
“We have not got it.”
Words cannot depict Dooley’s utter amazement.
“Not got it?” he repeated.
“We have not.”
“Why—who has then?”