It cost quite a lot and I resented it at first but it helped me win my share of bar duels and enough money to sleep with a roof over my head.
It has also paid greatly for my liquor habit. 
mnli hypothesis: It has also paid greatly for my liquor habit.  premise: It cost quite a lot and I resented it at first but it helped me win my share of bar duels and enough money to sleep with a roof over my head.