Dixon Scoring Lines & Ladies

[Terrance Flaherty]

Before I forget, foggy memory here...

Chapter 39 

This Chapter opens with a discussion of Mason's sex or lack of sex Life. 
Dixon says,  "'Tis against Nature." 

And interesting choice of language. 
It's the 18th century and you are not supposed to buy a thrill, lay down
your Jacksons or play with a Steely Dan, all are against nature. 

Mason's reply "I only hope you're not suggesting anyone in our immediate
Company,--....

and this is when he notices that Dixon has developed a paunch or a globe
or whatever.