Even then, if he fails in his payments later on ...

but it's beyond me.

We can only walk one step at a time in this world, praise God! An' they sent Bennett to the Front an' left me behind.

Bennett can't expect everything.' 'Oah yess,' said Kim vaguely.
The priest leaned forward.

'I'd give a month's pay to find what's goin' on inside that little round head of yours.' 'There is nothing,' said Kim, and scratched it.