"No," he went on, in a strained whisper, "it is no use now. I know
well enough how I stand. You needn't try to fool me."
He lay for a while motionless, while his eyes wandered restlessly
about the room. He made an effort to speak, but his words were
inaudible. I stooped over him, laying my ear to his mouth.
"Can--can you lend me five dollars?"