“Then they got the radio?”

“Yep.”

“That’s too bad. If they’d missed it we could have called Mr. Sleeper.”

“And if wishes were horses beggers could ride,” Jack quoted.

For some time they were silent then Bob said:

“Do you know, Jack, there’s something funny about this business.”

“That just occurred to you?” Jack asked.

“No, but I’m serious.”

“Serious? I hope to goodness you don’t think I’m fooling.”

“Well, what do you make of it?”