"I might not have guessed," acknowledged Rocky, "the reason for Colossus' bulk. Yes, that's right. But speaking of myths—"
He turned to the girl.
"Oh, it's not you I want to ask, but your father. I would like to know, Colonel Graham ... have I permission to track down one final 'myth' as 'Dr. Roswell' ... and make her become 'Mrs.' Russell?"
Colonel Graham smiled. "Well, Captain—" he began.
But Bud interrupted him, groaning.
"Migawd, what a terrible pun! You had to stretch that one a mile, Rocky!"
It was then that Lynn Graham proved herself a suitable future wife in all respects. For she smiled gently, and:
"Well, why not, Bud?" she demanded. "According to the old adage ... 'A myth is as good as a mile'...."