He leaned into the truck window and put his lips to hers. It was a very pleasant kiss, and while they both knew that this was their first kiss of real affection and mutual confidence, it lacked a compelling passion. But for the present it was satisfying, and complete.
Then Farradyne swung down from the truck with a wave of his hand and Norma put the big engine in gear with a grind that set his teeth on edge.
The truck turned onto the highway and roared off into the night.
Morgan said, "What do we do now?"
"We wait in the spacer," Farradyne replied.
XXVIII
They went up the landing ramp and into the salon; the truckmen stopped short as they saw Carolyn and the other pair.
"Quite a collection you have here," said Morgan. "Is this Carolyn Niles?"
"I am," replied Carolyn. "Aren't you going to do something about it?"