"There are fifty pounds. You mark it?"
"I certainly do observe that there appear to be fifty pounds."
"Appear to be! There are!"
Mr. Haines raised his voice to a roar, which made Mr. Trevannion jump.
"Exactly--as you say--there are."
"You can have that fifty pounds on the understanding that you undertake to place me in communication with my girl within fourteen days. If you don't, next time I find myself in communication with you I'll have value for my fifty pounds. You hear?"
"While you continue, Mr. Haines, to speak so loudly, I can hardly fail to hear."
Mr. Haines covered the money with his hand.
"Swear that you will find my girl for me within fourteen days."
I had noticed Mr. Trevannion's eyes begin to glisten directly the money appeared. He seemed to fear that he might find such an oath a little difficult of digestion. Still he swallowed it.