"In packages?"
"Yes; one of paper and the other of coin. They will be sealed, too, and that being so there will be no need of your opening them till I come."
"Why not, why not?" Burke seemed to whisper, so soft was his voice.
"Oh, for no particular reason, only it will prevent any dispute between us, as in the Hogge case. I know you would divide fairly, but keep it in the shape it is in and you will not be tempted to spend any part of it for drink, and so get both of us into trouble."
"Well, it will only be a few hours, anyway."
"More than that, for I can't come to you for several days—a week or more," the other replied.
"Why not? What is to prevent?" Burke asked, his voice plainly showing surprise and irritation.
"It might excite suspicion, for I may be watched. Who can tell what will happen? You can hide the money meanwhile without risk, or keep it by you, as you think best."
"Yes, yes; but just when will you come?" Burke answered. "I may not see you again, and I am not going to hang around a day on any uncertainty after the thing is done; the danger is too great."
"There will be no risk to you whatever. I might come in a week, but ten days would be better," the other answered, slowly, as if reflecting on the matter.