"I inferred as much," returned Marsh.
"Are you thinking of bringing your theories to their attention?" asked Hunt, as he again settled himself back against the cushions.
"That depends."
"On what?" inquired Hunt.
"Yourself."
Hunt remained silent for a moment, then said, "Do I understand that you are making me a proposition?"
"I'm not laying myself open to a charge of blackmail, Mr. Hunt."
"No," jeered Hunt, "I see you're a clever rogue. I might have guessed as much when you offered to investigate this matter for me."
"A man must make a living," returned Marsh.
"This is a cheap way to do it."