"Yes," replied Glennie, stirring excitedly.
"Givee fitty dol. China boy know."
"I don't pay in advance. Savvy the pidgin? Tell me where Tolo is, then, if I find him, you get the money."
The Chinaman was silent.
"Who are you?" demanded Glennie.
"Me Ah Sin."
"Where's Tolo?"
"My wanchee fitty dol first. Me tellee, you no givee. My savvy pidgin allee light?"
"You're an insolent scoundrel!" cried Glennie hotly. "I'm an officer and a gentleman, and if I say I'll give you fifty dollars, I'll do it."
Ah Sin ducked humbly, but he remained firm.