"I would have struck him fer a twenty, sure," he went on.
"You always were greedy, Billy," answered Nelson.
"Do you mean dat fer an insult, Nelse?"
"I mean it for the truth."
"You're gittin' too high-toned fer dis business, Nelse."
"I don't think I am."
"Lend me a dollar of dat money, will yer? I'll pay yer back ter-morrow."
At this Nelson shook his head.
"I'm sorry, Billy, but I'd rather keep my money."