I'm going to be frank; we must have a clear understanding.

Can you afford to give this time?
There are your own affairs to think of." "There's no hurry." "And money ?" "I'll have plenty, if I'm careful." "It has done me a whole lot of good to meet you.

Over here a man quickly loses faith, and I find myself back on solid ground once more.

Is there anything you'd like ?" "Books." "What kind ?" "Dickens, Hugo." "I'll bring you an armful this afternoon.

I've a lot of old magazines, too.