"Then whatever Dad found is still out there," Tom said.
"I'd bet my last dime on it."
"There might even be something to show that the accident wasn't an accident," Tom went on. "Something even the Major would have to admit was evidence."
Johnny Coombs pursed his lips, looking up at Tom. "Might be," he conceded.
"Well, what are we waiting for? We turned Tawney's offer down ... he might be sending a crew out to jump the claim right now."
"If he hasn't already," Johnny said.
"Then we've got to get out there."
Johnny turned to Greg. "You could pilot us out and handle the navigation, and as for Tom...."
"As for Tom, he could get sick all over the place and keep us busy just taking care of him," Greg said sourly. "You and me, yes. Not Tom. You don't know that boy in a spaceship."
Tom started to his feet, glaring at his brother. "That's got nothing to do with it...."