“I came up behind you⁠—hesitated⁠—went on⁠—”

Mr. Marvel’s expression was eloquent.

“⁠—then stopped. ‘Here,’ I said, ‘is an outcast like myself. This is the man for me.’ So I turned back and came to you⁠—you. And⁠—”

“ Lord! ” said Mr. Marvel. “But I’m all in a tizzy. May I ask⁠—How is it? And what you may be requiring in the way of help?⁠—Invisible!”

“I want you to help me get clothes⁠—and shelter⁠—and then, with other things. I’ve left them long enough. If you won’t⁠—well! But you will⁠—must .”