"I will not take more than my share."
"We will only take what Mr. Walker awarded us," said Henry.
"That we won't," added several members.
"No!" shouted the whole club.
"But you shall, my lads," said Tony, stoutly. "George and I have agreed to that."
"But the commander of the ship ought to have a bigger share than the crew; besides, what could we have done without you?" argued Little Paul.
"And what could I have done without you?"
"It was your skill and courage, as the Mercury says, which did the business."
"It was your prompt obedience that crowned our labors with success. I tell you, boys, it is just as broad as it is long. The money shall be equally divided."
"Then we won't divide it," said Henry Brown.