She was his friend, and as such, her claim upon him was overwhelming and unarguable.
"What do you want me to do ?" he asked.

"Have you thought of anything ?" "Of course I have.

In the morning, early, before they find out that I've bolted, you must drive me to New York and take me to Alice Palgrave.

She'll put me up, and I can telegraph to Mother for money to buy clothes with.

Does it occur to you, Marty, that you're the cause of all this?
If I hadn't turned and found you that afternoon, I should still be eating my soul away and having my young life crushed.