"I wanted to borrow a little money.

All I had to offer as security was my word." Peter immediately became interested.

Nothing delighted him so much as to talk over Jack's affairs.

Was he not a silent partner in the concern?
"You wanted it, of course, to help out on the new work," he rejoined.
"Yes, it always takes money in the beginning.

And what did the old fox say ?" Jack smiled meaningly.