JACK'S TRIUMPH The next day Jack had another visit from Foley.

"Well," said the old man, nodding, "have you thought over my proposal ?" "What should I have to do ?" asked Jack.
"Sometimes one thing, and sometimes another.

At first we might employ you to put off some of the bills." "That would be easy work, anyway," said Jack.
"Yes, there is nothing hard about that, except to look innocent." "I can do that," said Jack, laughing.
"You're smart; I can tell by the looks of you." "Do you really think so ?" returned Jack, appearing flattered.
"Yes; you'll make one of our best hands." "I suppose Mrs.Hardwick is in your employ ?" "Perhaps she is, and perhaps she isn't," said Foley, noncommittally.
"That is something you don't need to know." "Oh, I don't care to know," said Jack, carelessly.

"I only asked.

I was afraid you would set me to work down in the cellar." "You don't know enough about the business.