"Yes."
"You shall have five pounds a week pocket-money whilst you are writing, to be repaid out of profits if the profits exceed two hundred, not to be repaid if they don't."
"I don't like taking money for nothing," said Bobby.
"You won't get it, only for hard work. Besides, it's for my amusement and interest. I believe in you, and I want to see my belief justified. You need never bother about taking money from me. First, I have plenty; secondly, I never give it without a quid pro quo, the trading instinct is too strong in me."
"Well," said Bobby, "it's jolly good of you, and I'll pay you the lot back, if——"
Tozer was lighting a cigarette; he flung the match down impatiently.
"If! You'll do nothing if you begin with an 'if.' Now, make up your mind quick without any 'ifs.' Will you, or won't you?"
"I will," said Bobby, suddenly catching on to the idea and taking fire. "I believe I can do it if——"
"If!" shouted Tozer.