I'll pay twice sixty dollars for the delivery to me of the forged check, and the withdrawal of the prosecution." "And the costs ?" "I'll pay all the costs besides." "You're foolish.

Why should you do all this ?" "I have my own reasons, Mr.Marshall.Please look at the matter from a business standpoint.

If you send the boy to prison you will still suffer the loss of the money.

By compromising with me you can recover your loss and are paid for your annoyance." "You're right.

Give me a check for a hundred and fifty, and I'll turn over to you the forged check and quash further proceedings." Kenneth hesitated a moment.