"We are moving to the other side of the continent to continue with
the re-survey. I want to make it clear to you that you are absolutely
forbidden to leave the ship. We can't spare the guards for your
liabilities, now that you have thrown away your value."
"Yes, sir."
Even at the time, I was gratified by the sudden thoughtful narrowing of
his eyes.
* * * * *
I wasn't surprised the next day when Bronoski reported that Charlie
Baxter had taken a bacpac--food, soap, blankets and so forth--and
left the _Hilliard_. He was determined to prove that he wasn't merely
Accident Prone and could get things done on his own.
"Charterson and Von Elderman are following him?" I asked.