"It goes, far as I am concerned.

I think the old man will agree to it, providing you take oath you'll keep the whole thing secret.

I haven't preached that to you, but the whole scheme blows up the minute it is made public.

You understand that, of course, and I'm not afraid of you; but the old man may want some assurance.

If he does, you can give it, and if he does not, it will be because he is taking my word that you are all right.
"Now let's get down to business.