"Oh, it's only four hours a day, five days a week. The rest of the time
is your own, only of course you can't come Outside. It would upset
things if the general public learned about us. Yes, it's a regular job;
not hard work, but steady work. Gives you something to aim for; there
are promotions, you know, and extra bonuses for those who show promise."
"Work!" Mark said. "Steady work? You mean there'll be something to do
all the time?"
"Five days a week," said Conley.
Mark said, "This is so sudden. Why don't you sit down a minute while we
let it soak in? We have plenty of enzymes and stuff for a guest, don't
we, Miss Penelope? Why not stay for supper, Conley?"
"No, thanks," said Conley. "We have beefsteak and hot biscuits for
supper in Central."