"I'm gonna drop dead from bein' overworked a long time before skippin' a few meals'll kill me," Reno replied, almost sharply. But he was too damn tired to be too sharp, right then. "I lived on less than this, before. I know how much I need to keep goin' on."

He held up a finger for a moment, and then went digging in his pockets. Out came the jar of vitamins. He gave it a shake.

Only about half-empty.