Your little Dade Hallowell has swore off.

He ain't never goin' to get the idea again that he's a simon-pure, dyed-in-the-wool card sharp." "Another job?
Then you're disconnected at present ?" "I'm free as the water.

Ugh!" he shivered.

"I couldn't even wash my face in it this mornin'.

Water's a weak sister after last night." His expression changed.