"How are things in the museum?"
"Everything is in good order, sir."
"Good. I've had the impression they were getting a little restless lately."
"I saw no signs of it."
"Fine. Did you have any trouble with the group?"
"Very little. Billy Kasker wandered off for a few moments and I had to demote him. But it was nothing. See you next year when I bring another graduating class through to show them around."
The group began to separate to go to their own homes. Billy Kasker lingered a little, to speak to the instructor. "I've already asked my folks, sir, so I know it will be all right with them, so if you would like to come home with me tonight—"
"Hmmmm."
"Trying to suck in again," Joe Buckner said. "It won't do you any good now. You're cooked for good this time!"
Billy Kasker seemed not to hear him. His eyes were on the instructor. "We would be very glad to have you, sir. We could talk about a great many things."