“You didn’t want him to give you money!” repeated Freddie wonderingly.
“I just wanted to help Phyllis. She’s my friend.”
“Pals, pardner, pals! Pals till hell freezes!” cried Freddie, deeply moved.
“What are you talking about?”
“Sorry. That was a sub-title from a thing called ‘Prairie Nell,’ you know. Just happened to cross my mind. It was in the second reel where the two fellows are . . .”
“Yes, yes; never mind.”
“Thought I’d mention it.”
“Tell me . . .”
“It seemed to fit in.”
“Do stop, Freddie!”