You're in to your neck, old man--and there's a loop ready for that." Then, as though he had caught himself saying more than was prudent, he laughed and amended the statement.

"Of course, I'm just kidding, but at that, it's important that you make this flight and as many more as you can get away with.

There's something to be brought back to-night--legitimate news, understand, but of tremendous value to the Syndicate." He reached into his pocket and drew out an envelope such as Johnny had learned to associate with money.
"Here's two thousand dollars, old man.

The boss knows the risk and added a couple of hundred for good measure, this week.

When you land me over there to-night I'll give you this." He smiled disagreeably.
"I think you'll fly, all right--for this." "Sure, I'll fly--for that.