I looked at him in surprise. “Did he tell you?” I asked.
“No, nobody told me. I'm only trying to find out whether or not I have lost all my judgment of human nature since I struck this sand heap. He did send you money then. How much?”
“Mr. Colton, I—”
“Come now! How much?”
“Well—he sent me five dollars.”
“No! he didn't!”
“I am telling you the truth.”
“Yes,” slowly, “I know you are. I've got that much judgment left. Sent you five dollars, did he. And you sent it back.”
“Yes.”
“Any message with it?”