"The total's correct.

It's an awkward bundle; a check would have been simpler." "A check has the drawback that it must be signed," Kit remarked with a meaning smile.

"We're modest folk, and nobody was anxious to write himself down the leader." "I see!" said Hayes.

"I don't know if you're modest; but you're certainly cautious." "Anyhow, we're aw in this," said one of the others.
"So it seems.

I hope you won't lose your money," Hayes rejoined dryly and took out a fountain pen.