"My God," Burris exploded. "Is that all? New clothes? Get 'em. Put 'em on the expense account. New clothes are a drop in the bucket."
"Well—she thinks we need new clothes, too."
"Maybe you do," Burris said. "Put the whole thing on the expense account. You don't think I'm going to quibble about a few dollars, do you?"
"Well—"
"Get the clothes. Just don't bother me with details like this. Handle the job yourself, Malone—you're in charge out there. And get to Yucca Flats as soon as possible."
Malone gave up. "Yes, sir," he said.
"All right, then," Burris said. "Call me tomorrow. Meanwhile—good luck, Malone. Chin up."
Malone said: "Yes, sir," and reached for the switch. But Burris' voice stopped him.
"Just one thing," he said.
"Yes, Chief?" Malone said.