Still, of course, you had advantages." "I have played a more risky one, but I don't know that I have cause to be very grateful for anything I acquired in the past," said Winston with a curious smile.
Dane stood up and flung his cigar away.

"It's time I was asleep," he said.

"Still, since our talk has turned in this direction, I want to tell you that, as you have doubtless seen, there is something about you that puzzles me occasionally.

I don't ask your confidence until you are ready to give it me--but if ever you want anybody to stand behind you in a difficulty, you'll find me rather more than willing." He went out, and Winston sat still, very grave in face, for at least another hour..