"That's funny. I didn't tell anybody but you, and I could have sworn that no one saw it. I planned it that way."
"He knew about it?"
"He sure did."
"Was he sore?"
"No. He said he realized that Burke was out on bond
and that I was on leave and he had no wish to invade my private life-but he wanted to give me a word of advice."
"Yeah? What was it?"
"Never lead with my left."
Tex looked amazed, then thoughtful. "I think he was telling you not to lead with your chin, too."
"Probably." Matt started repacking his jump bag. "When's the next scooter for the Station?"