The money-spider

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCES A RED-FACED MAN

“And if the truth were ever exposed—what then?”

“Bah! You never need fear that, my dear fellow. The people we are dealing with are discreet—silent in their own interests. This isn’t the first little piece of confidential business I’ve had with them.”

“Well, I don’t like it.”

“But you want money!”

“Not if I’m compelle...