"Our present car—"
"Junk!"
"But it runs, and we don't need a car like that for just in-town driving."
"But what about our vacation? Think of it, Laura: We could make it to Alaska, Tibet, Africa—we could go around the world in our three weeks."
"We could do the same with the Elroom, George. And there are a lot more things besides travel." Mrs. Briggs's lower lip was trembling. "You're siding with those nasty school people. You think they're right about Timmy."
"Where is he?"
Timmy stuck his head up from behind the lounge. His big eyes were wide.
"Look at him, George. Ever seen a more normal boy? How could they think a boy like that could get so involved in a program he'd think he was living it."
"Yeah, but if those school people—"
Her eye caught the clock and she drew in her breath quickly. "Say! We've got to hurry if we're going to see Cameron Capers."