"
"But suppose it possible for me thus to get possession of two
hundred dollars, and suppose I do not get back safely after our
adventure, and do not have the handling of more money in my own
right--what then?"
"You'll only be supporting his daughter out of his own money--that
is all."
"Humph! Quite a casuist."
"But is n't there reason in it?"
"I do n't know. I am not exactly in a state to see reasons clearly
just now."
"You can see the necessity of having a couple of hundred dollars, I
suppose?"
"Oh yes--as clear as mud."
"You must have that sum at least, or to proceed will be the height
of folly."
"I can see that too."
"It is owing to Larkin's mean pride that you are driven to this
extremity. He ought to pay for it."
"But how am I to get hold of two hundred dollars? That's the
question."
"Is there ordinarily much cash on hand?"
"Yes. We deposit some days as high as ten thousand dollars;
particularly at this season, when a good many merchants are in."
"The chance is fair enough. Two hundred won't be missed."
"No, not until the cash is settled, and then it will come to light."
"That does n't follow."
"I think it does."
"You may prevent it."
"How?"
"Miss a couple of tens in your additions on the debit side of the
cash book. Do you understand?"
"Not clearly.
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