Cowan had seen the glance, and the inference irritated him. “These officers have proved their loyalty by service, Lieutenant.”
“Yes, sir,” was Rodd’s meatless reply.
McGee felt genuinely hurt, but at the same time he recognized the fact that Rodd’s statement was all too true.
“Rodd is quite right, Major,” he said, and arose from his chair. “If he has any real information, it belongs to you alone–or to G2. If you’ve nothing further, Larkin and I will be going.”
“No, nothing further.”
“No orders for to-morrow morning?”
“No.”
“May I speak to you a moment–privately?”
“Certainly.”
They moved over near the door.