"Nope. I had a argument with the foreman."
"Uh-uh. I reckon it ain't hard to pick a fuss with High Chin."
"I wasn't lookin' for a fuss. It was his funeral."
"So I heard; all but the procession."
"And that's why I came up to see you. Mr. Torrance told me to hunt you up."
"He did, eh? Well, now, John sure gets queer idees. I don't need a man round here."
"I was after a job in the Service."
"And he sends you to me. Why, I ain't ever worked a day for the
Service."
"I guess he wanted you to look me over," said Lorry, smiling.
"Well, they's lots of time, 'less you're in a hurry."