"I'm going up to take a look around Kedsty's place.

I won't be gone more than half an hour and will stop on my way back.

If you're asleep--" "I won't be asleep," said Kent.
O'Connor's hands gripped closer.

"Good-by, Jimmy." "Good-by." And then, as O'Connor stepped back into the night, Kent's voice called after him softly: "I'll be with you on the long trip, Bucky.

Take care of yourself--always." O'Connor's answer was a sob, a sob that rose in his throat like a great fist, and choked him, and filled his eyes with scalding tears that shut out the glow of moon and stars.