Somehow, the police seem to know me.

I'll not do anything that might lead to a jail sentence, because there are easier ways to get money.

However, I don't imagine your proposed plan is very desperate, Diana; it's more liable to be dirty work.

Never mind; you may command me, my dear cousin--if the pay is ample." "The pay will be ample if you succeed," she began.
"I don't like that.

I may not succeed." "Listen to me, Charlie.