CHAPTER XIV.
Thorpe dedicated a musing instant to the incongruity of rejoicing over a freedom gained by ceasing to be master and becoming servant.
"Radway," said he suddenly, "I need money and I need it bad.

I think you ought to get something out of this job of the M.& D .-- not much, but something.

Will you give me a share of what I can collect from them ?" "Sure!" agreed the jobber readily, with a laugh.

"Sure! But you won't get anything.

I'll give you ten per cent quick." "Good enough!" cried Thorpe.
"But don't be too sure you'll earn day wages doing it," warned the other.