"Then, in the office, you're on your own ground.

That counts." "Gives you moral support and handicaps an antagonist who's not a business man ?" Cartwright suggested.

"Well, perhaps it does so, but I see some drawbacks.

Anyhow, get the wine." Gavin went off and Cartwright mused by the fire.

The morning was raw and foggy, and if he went out, the damp might get at his throat; moreover, Gavin would reply to his letters.