As he had told
John, Frank had always treated him well, and this thought made
the scheme disagreeable to him.
Still, John had promised him two dollars for his co-operation,
and this, in his circumstances, was an important consideration.
Unfortunately, Dick had contracted a fondness for smoking--a
habit which his scanty supply of pocket-money rarely enabled him
to indulge. This windfall would keep him in cigars for some time.
It was this reflection which finally turned the wavering scale of
Dick's irresolution, and determined him to embrace John's offer.
The moon was now at the full, and the nights were bright and
beautiful. Dick decided that it would be best to defer the
accomplishment of his purpose till later in the month, when
darker nights would serve as a screen, and render detection more
difficult.
By and by a night came which he thought suitable. A few stars
were out, but they gave only a faint glimmer of light, not more
than was necessary.
Dick went to bed at nine o'clock, as usual.
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