23/83 You'll find friends, like me, who will stand by you, if you let them. But you'll also find that most of this rotten world has gone back on you...." Then Pepper made a sharp, passionate gesture that broke his cigar against the arm of his chair, and he cursed low and deep. Presently he addressed Lane again. "Whatever comes of any disclosures I make--whatever you _do_--you'll not give me away ?" "Certainly not. You can trust me, Pepper," returned Lane. |