"As you see," said Case.
"I told you that he would," said Pringle, almost triumphantly. "I told you that he would get it figured out."
Sutton choked down the gorge that rose into his throat. But the anger held…anger at the way they talked about him as if he weren't there.
"I fear," said Case to Sutton, "that we have disturbed you. We are most untactful people and you are sensitive. But let's forget it all and get down to business now. You wanted, I believe, to ferret out our ship."
Sutton shrugged his shoulders. "It's your move now," he said.
"Oh, but you misunderstand," said Case. "We have no objection. Go ahead and ferret."
"Meaning I can't find it?"
"Meaning that you can," said Case. "We didn't try to hide it."
"We'll even show you the way," said Pringle. "We'll go along with you. It will take you a lot less time."
Sutton felt the fine ooze of perspiration break out along his hairline and dampen his forehead.