“Yes.”
“I saw no reason to drag the girl into it.”
Laster said, “That’s all for the present.”
“I can go now?”
“Yes.”
“I want to go to the Sal Sagev Hotel.”
“Well, you can.”
“I see no reason why I should walk. Remember, I was taken off a train to Los Angeles. I had my transportation and berth all paid for. What are you going to do about that?”
Laster thought for a minute, then said, “Nothing.”
“I want to get back to Los Angeles.”