Accordingly, the next day, when Bernard found himself alone with Professor Puffer, he said: “I have been with you about twenty days, professor.”
“Is it as long as that? What of it?”
“I thought you might be willing to advance me half a month’s salary?”
“What do you want of money? There are no shops on the Vesta.”
“That’s true, but I should feel a bit more comfortable with a little money in my pocket.”
“Do you want to play for money?”
“No, sir.”
“You can’t use any money till you get to Liverpool.”
“I know it, sir, but——”
“When you get there I will give you some; till then you have no occasion for any. Besides, you have done no work.”