The door slammed violently and silence returned.
"He's not in a very receptive mood," said Wash, after a long pause.
"Not precisely," said Hickey, thoughtfully.
"I'm catching cold," said Crazy.
"Suppose we put it over?" continued Wash. "What do you say, Hickey?"
"I shall not oppose the will of the majority."
"And you, Crazy?"
"I think so, too."
They returned to the Dickinson, where they were surrounded and assailed with questions: How had the Doctor taken it?—What had he said?
"We took no talk from him," said Crazy, with a determined shake of his head, and then Wash added brusquely, "Just keep your eyes on the 'sinkers.'"