"Jed. I—"
"What is it?"
"Jed, will you take over command again?" The words came fast. "I—"
"Huh? Take over command? Don't you like the job?"
Nielson shivered. "No. I'm not ready for it yet. Jed, will you take it over, please?"
"Huh? Oh, sure, if that is what the fellows want."
"They want it. So do I."
"Okay then." Hargraves was scarcely aware that Nielson had left. Nor did he notice Ron Val approaching.
"Jed."
"Huh?"