“All the crew are students. It helps a good deal, if you are working your way through college.”
“Oh, I see. But surely the university hasn’t opened for the fall?”
“No, but there are preliminary exams, for those who have conditions to work off.”
Orme nodded. “It’s a fine campus you have—with the groves of oaks.”
“Yes.”
“Just the place for a quiet evening stroll. I thought I’d walk up the shore.”
“There’s a rule against going in there after dark.”
“Something funny happened there just a little while ago.”
“So? What was it?” Orme was getting close to the subject he most desired to hear explained.