Only a second more he waited, then with a wave of the guns, shouted his command: "All right, everybody! I'm a decent fellow.

Don't want much, but I want it quick! This 'ere 's for the relief of widders and orphans.
Make it sudden.

Each one of you gents step out to the center of the room and leave five dollars.

And step back when you 've put it there.
Ladies stay where you 're at!" Again a laugh.

Fairchild turned to his companion, as she nudged him.
"There, it's your turn." Out to the center of the floor went Fairchild, the rest of the victims laughing and chiding him.