I can't ask my wife for money if I loaf about and lose my own." "You don't loaf," Helen rejoined.

"But if you lose your crop from causes you can't prevent happening, there is no reason you shouldn't accept my help." "I know you're generous and would give me all you had but--" Helen shook her head.

"You don't see the matter in the right way yet; but we'll let it go.

Get your jacket and come back at once." "Must I come ?" Festing asked irresolutely.
"Isn't it obvious ?" "I don't think so.

Can't you tell the folks I'd forgotten and started something I must finish ?" "I can't," said Helen sharply.