"Higgs would never forgive us if we ate dirt just on the off-chance of saving him from sacrifice.

He's too straight-minded on big things.

But, of course, Doctor," he added jerkily, "you have interests of your own and must decide for yourself.

I think I can speak for the Sergeant." "I have decided," I answered.

"I hope that my son would never forgive me either; but if it is otherwise, why, so it must be.