Williwaw
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“Well, he had to pass the buck; I mean, it would look bad if people heard he insisted on taking this trip in such bad weather. He just wants to cover himself.”
“That man sure changed from what he was on the boat.”
“He’s just acting natural.”
Hodges came into the outer office as they were about to leave.
“What’s new?” he asked.
“Not a thing,” said Evans.
“How long you going to be around?”
“A few more days, maybe. We’re going to Seward.”
“So I heard. That’s a good deal.”
“I’ll say.”
“Well, I’ll be seeing you around,” said Hodges. He looked at Bervick a moment and he seemed about to say something. Then he decided not to. “See you,” he said. They said goodbye and went outside.
“What’s the matter with Junior?” asked Evans. “He looked at you sort of queerly.”
“He’s got too much imagination, I guess.”
“Is that it?”
“That’s it.” Bervick smiled.
The sky was blue and clear now and the sun shone on the white mountains. They walked back to the ship.
THE END
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