He offers them equal shares of $53,000, found in Van Horne's suitcase. Santilla has already wrangled an invitation for Keogh and Jennings, posing as mining company employees, as de la Plata is anxious to reopen a silver mine.
He presents them with an equal share of $53,000, which he found in Van Horne's luggage. Santilla has already arranged for Keogh and Jennings to receive an invitation, pretending to be mining company employees, as de la Plata wants to revive a silver mine.