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But he is now on his feet again , and we let him speak for himself . -RSB- `` As soon as I found myself alone with my young brother Bob , -- a bright fellow he was , and quick at a bargain , -- I told him in strict confidence the whole story of my adventures , and then laid before him my plans for the future , in carrying out which plans I should need his co-operation . `` I am now going , '' said I , `` to Mr. Simpson 's office , and shall pay him handsomely for the papers I have sold . I then propose to contract with him for the New York and Boston daily papers , paying for six months in advance , to be delivered to you every morning at half-past five o'clock precisely . At six o'clock you will drop the bundle , carefully made up and nicely secured , as I shall direct Mr. Simpson , right through the centre of the hole , to which I will direct you by and by , -- always being very careful to let it fall from your hand at a height of four feet above the surface of the earth ; in which case it will , of course , rise just four feet _ above _ the surface on the other side , and I shall be able to secure it without difficulty . I will pay you fifteen per cent on the net profits of the enterprise for the first six months , which ought to be regarded as a liberal compensation for the small amount of time that you will be obliged to give to the work . `` Now , Bob , listen to what I am about to say with strict attention .