“Hadn’t figured on it,” Mr. Livingston replied.
“I told you yesterday that you can’t remain here. Company rules.”
“We’re not leaving until we learn if my friend is still alive.”
“You can’t do him any good by staying here,” Rhodes said, his eyes narrowing. “Return to Bogota. If there is a ransom demand, I’ll notify you at once.”
“We plan to stay another day or so.”
“Impossible!”
“Why is it impossible? What reason do you have for wanting us to leave at once?”
“Why, no reason,” the engineer replied. “I told you it’s a company rule. You refuse to leave?”
“I’m afraid so.”
“I’ll have you driven out!” Rhodes exclaimed, losing his temper. “I’ll show you who is in charge here. I’ll—”