It's the most perfect organization ever effected, and I tell you I am
to be in it among the big bugs too, and all through you."
"All through me?"
"Yes."
"How is that?"
"They need you."
"They do?"
"Yes."
"In what capacity?"
"To sign the papers."
Again the woman's eyes glittered as she asked:
"How did they learn about me?"
"One of our old pals told them about you."
"And why did you not tell me about this before?"
"I have not had my first interview yet with the king-pin. He has been
out West. He is to be in New York some day this week. You are to exhibit
your skill and we will get a stake immediately."
"And you will gamble it away in an hour."
"No, I've sworn off."
"Bah! how many times you've told me that!"
"I mean it this time."
"Tom, I am fond of you, but I cannot let you ruin me again. If we make a
big stake I am to hold the money. Do you hear?"
"Yes, I hear."
"And you understand that I mean what I say?"
"I do."
"I can beat the world on false signatures."
"That is what they have been told."
"I've long wanted a chance like this."
"I know it."
"I can make my own terms when they learn what I can do."
"I know it."
Our readers can readily imagine the feelings of Dudie Dunne as he
listened to this wonderful revelation.
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