"Because we don't want to make fools of ourselves."
The three withdrew again and threshed out the point. It was decided to concentrate on the "sinker." Crazy gave in because he said he was cold.
"Well, now, it's all settled," said Hickey. "We make a direct demand for knocking out the 'sinker,' and we stand firm on that. Nothing else. Come on."
"Come on."
A third time they came to the terrible door.
"I say," said Wash, suddenly, "we forgot. Who's to do the talking?"
"Crazy, of course," said Hickey, looking hard at Simmons, "since that clapper episode, I'm not dropping in for the dessert!"
"Sure, Crazy, you're just the one," Simmons agreed.
"Hold up," said Crazy, whose fury suddenly cooled. "Let's talk that over."