How does mr. white word his first wish?

In W.W. Jacobs' short story "The Monkey's Paw," Mr. White's first wish is Worded as a request for a sum of two hundred pounds. He makes the wish with a mix of skepticism and curiOSity, driven by the paw's purported magical powers. His wish is straightforward and reflects his initial disbelief in the supernatural implications of the paw.