Ten pounds was a lot of money for someone the likes of Charlie Swanson. George had anticipated Charlie would leap at the chance to earn such a sum. Twenty-five pounds was the maximum he would offer.

"Fifteen pounds!"

"Makes it twenty and y'aves a deal," instantly countered Charlie.

George pretended to look serious, as if giving the matter some consideration.

"I'm not sure. My employers may not approve of such a high fee."

"I'll do ya job and do it proper ...