“That man sure changed from what he was on the boat.”
“He’s just acting natural.”
Hodges came into the outer office as they were about to leave.
“What’s new?” he asked.
“Not a thing,” said Evans.
“How long you going to be around?”
“A few more days, maybe. Were going to Seward.”
“So I heard. That’s a good deal.”
“I’ll say.”
“Well, I’ll be seeing you around,” said Hodges. He looked at Bervick a moment and he seemed about to say something. Then he decided not to. “See you,” he said.