Still, this was not wholly satisfactory, and
Jim longed, instead, for a supply of money to spend as he chose.
So the thought came to him, as he scanned the contents of the
wallet: "Why shouldn't I take out one or two of these bills before
disposing of it? No one will lay it to me."
The temptation proved too strong for Jim's power of resistance. He
selected a five-dollar bill and five dollars in small bills, and
reluctantly replaced the rest of the money in the wallet.
"So far, so good!" he thought. "That's a good idea."
Then, unlocking the door, he passed along the entry till he came to
the room occupied by Hector. As he or one of the two boys who roomed
with him might be in the room, he looked first through the keyhole.
"The coast is clear!" he said to himself, in a tone of satisfaction.
Still, he opened the door cautiously, and stepped with catlike tread
into the room. Then he looked about the room. Hanging on nails were
several garments belonging to the inmates of the room.
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