Then he said: "Langton you're a bit different from what you were.

In a way, it's you who have set me out on this racket, and it's you who encouraged me to try and get down to rock-bottom.

You've always been a cautious old rotter, but you're more than cautious now.

Why ?" Langton leaned over and touched the other's tunic pocket in which lay Julie's note.

Then he leaned back and went on with his cigarette.
Peter flushed.