"Has he lost his voice ?" "It was a note of apology.

He says he never fails to write a note of apology when he's done something he's ashamed of, or words to that effect.

Lifelong practice, he says." "Who was he apologizin' to ?" "That little nurse, Miss Lake,--the one with the coral earrings.

You know, Mike.

I saw you carrying a bucket of water for her yesterday." "Her name isn't Lake," said Malone.