7/18 I was telling dad why I quit." "Tell me," Dave directed briefly. "Pop ain't as reliable as he used to be. He'd never get it out straight." "I quit," said Bud, "by special request." He pulled off his gloves carefully and held up his puffed knuckles. "I got that on Dirk Tracy." The driver of the mower shot a quick, meaning glance at Dave, and laughed shortly. |