"Never can tell. Where are you from, son?"
"Hamilton Village."
Keleher's smile was wry, almost rueful. "Will you put in with us?"
"I guess so."
Keleher shrugged, then took Diane aside and whispered to her. After that the big man turned and walked away. Diane was quiet.
"What's the matter?" Johnny wanted to know. "Does he always smile like that?"
"No, Johnny."
"Then tell me."
"We're going to leave this area because of the Robots. Starbuck already told you that. We're going to travel light but we're still going to restock some of our supplies for the journey."
"I still don't see—"