"What is it, Veltman?" he asked sharply.
"That epidemic story."
"Well? What about it?"
"Did you order it killed?"
"Certainly. Haven't you thrown it down?"
"No. It's still in type."
"Throw it down at once."
"Mr. Surtaine, have you thought what you are doing?"
"It is no part of your job to catechize me, Veltman."
"Between man and man." He stepped close to Hal, his face blazing with exaltation. "I must speak now or forever hold my peace."