"When did I say that?"
"When you came in and went to bed."
"I don't remember it."
"Well, you said it, and you said something about getting me to help you."
"Did I say anything else?" asked Pepper in some alarm.
"No."
The man drew a breath of relief.
"I must have been a bit off in my head, Nelson. You see I met some old friends, and they treated to champagne—and I'm not used to that any more. They make an easy living, they do."
"Perhaps they can help you to something better."
"They won't have to help me—if I've a mind to work as they work."