“When will you veterinarians ever learn to be organization men?” Alexander asked. “You’re as independent as tomcats.”
Kennon grinned. “It’s a breed characteristic, I guess.”
Alexander shrugged. “Perhaps you’ll change your mind after you’ve worked for us.”
“Possibly, but I doubt it.”
“Tell me that five years from now,” Alexander said—“Ah—here are the contracts.” He smiled at the trim secretary who entered the room carrying a stack of papers.
“The riders are as you asked, sir,” the girl said.
“Good. Now, Doctor, if you please.”
“You don’t mind if I check them?” Kennon asked.
“Not at all. And when you’re through, just leave them on the desk—except for your copy, of course.” Alexander scrawled his signature on the bottom of each contract. “Don’t disturb me. I’ll be in contact with you. Leave your whereabouts with your hotel.” He turned to the papers in front of him, and then looked up for the last time. “Just one more thing,” he said. “You impress me as a cautious man. It would be just as well if you carried your caution with you when you leave this room.”
Kennon nodded, and Alexander turned back to his work.