“ I don’t think I can do it. I don’t think I’ve the right touch,” said Richard slowly.
“ Nay, Mr Somers, don’t you be a funker, now. This is the work you were born for. Don’t leave us in the lurch.”
“ I shouldn’t be doing what you want me to do.”
“ Do what seems best to yourself. We’ll risk it. Make your own conditions. I know as far as money goes you won’t be hard. But take the job on, now. It’s been waiting for you, waiting for you to come out here. Don’t funk at the last minute.”
“ I won’t promise at this minute,” said Richard, rising to escape. “I want to go now. I will tell you within a week. You might send me details of your scheme for the paper. Will you? And I’ll think about it hard.”
Mr Struthers watched him as if he would read his soul. But Richard wasn’t going to
