"Can't send more than one," returned Pete. "Still want him?"
"Why didn't you contact me?"
"Line was busy."
"O.K., send one man. The gang at 6 was indisposed, that's all, and Dan can work now. Fred is going to be out of commission for the duration, but he can still direct as soon as we get him patched."
To Wilkins, he said: "Dan, we're going to trot. There'll be help out here soon. Tommy and I are needed on 10."
The flitter took off again and began to cross the lens for 10.
Allison, at 2, called and said: "McBride? Good news. Two and 3 are ready for service."
"Swell," said McBride. "Now look, call the stations and ask who needs help. You and Fellowes go out and assist."
"Right."
McBride hung up the phone, and it rang almost immediately.