[He had a feeling.]

'Twould be fairly economical to stay with me. We both know each other, after a fashion, and with many o' the jobs on the Task Board needin' a partner, we'd both benefit in the end. I'd get my share of the pay, and you'd get more experience with this world.

[He reversed the grip on his cane, offering Donald the crooked side to help him up, if he chose.]