"
"Then," said Paul "I will sign this contract on condition that you will
pay me five pounds in advance."
Paul thought this stroke of policy would end the interview and rid him
of his visitor. To his intense surprise, the five pound note was laid on
the table without any hesitation. It was quickly transferred to Paul's
pocket.
"Now make out your contract and we will sign it."
"Have done so, have done so; did it last night when I thought of the
scheme. Have it all made out. Sign here."
Paul carelessly glanced over the contract an affixed his signature;
after which the manager shook him warmly by the hand and congratulated
him on having entered on such a brilliant enterprise, and said "I will
now go and attend to the printing. We will dine together," he added as
he disappeared through the door.
"And remember you do the lecturing," Paul called after him as he rushed
down stairs.
When he left, Paul locked the door, drew out the five pound note which
he carefully examined to convince himself that it was genuine. He then
in his great joy took two or three handsprings and made such a noise
that the chambermaid rapped on his door and desired to know if
the gentleman was knocking for anything. During the day, the manager
visited Paul frequently and gave him encouragement.
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