"Without Sam, you probably won't last ten months, never mind ten years. And if I'm wrong about that, well, as you said, a little waiting won't kill me."
Why would they pay for something even he thinks they're going to get when he's done with it, free of charge?
She leans in close.
"Keep your gutter soul. It's too tarnished, anyway."
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She comes forward again.
"Why would I want to give you anything?
"Without Sam, you probably won't last ten months, never mind ten years. And if I'm wrong about that, well, as you said, a little waiting won't kill me."
Why would they pay for something even he thinks they're going to get when he's done with it, free of charge?
She leans in close.
"Keep your gutter soul. It's too tarnished, anyway."