"If Jose Pacheco changes his mind and stays at home, I'll send you word and you can come on, if you want to." "Thanks." Jack's tone, however, did not sound thankful.

"If I wanted to go, do you think I'd hang back because he's going ?" "No, I don't.

I think the prospect of a fine, large row would be a temptation; and I must say I'm kinda surprised that you've been able to resist it.

Still, I realize there's compensations." "Sure, there are.

I never denied it, did I ?" "Never.