（ well, it ain't an uncommon name. you couldn't hardly throw a rock south of the rhine without hittin' a john. but gene only ever thinks about his brother first, an' all that ugliness that follows. still, ain't nothin' for it that shows in expression or tone as he offers back — ）

Eugene Hicks. Been here some months a time before, so's if you have any questions, could be I can offer some answer or other.