‘Working on a big job,’ said Crane.
‘Something we can print?’
‘Maybe. Haven’t got it yet.’
‘About that sewing machine story…’
‘The sewing machine was aware,’ said Crane. ‘It was a free agent and had a right to walk the streets. It also — ‘
‘What are you drinking?’ bellowed McKay.
‘Beer,’ said Crane.
‘You say you’re on the trail of something?’
‘Yeah.’
‘If you were someone else I’d tie the can on you right here and now,’ McKay told him. ‘But you’re just as likely as not to drag in something good.’