He felt that he could not afford it.
It was rather late when Hogan sat down.

When he finished, he was the only one left in the restaurant, except Joe.

He sauntered up to the desk.
"You've got a good cook," said Hogan, picking his teeth with a knife.
"Yes," answered Joe.

"I think so." "You say the business pays well ?" "Yes; it satisfies me." "Are you alone?
Have you no partner ?" "You could do better with one.

Suppose you take me into business with you ?" Joe was considerably surprised at this proposition from a man who had swindled him.
"How much capital can you furnish ?" he asked.
"I haven't got any money.