Rush to Glory by Robert L Hecker
Author:Robert L Hecker [Hecker, Robert L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781620062678
Publisher: Milford House Press
Published: 2020-06-02T22:00:00+00:00
CHAPTER 14
The âMongrel Houseâsâ four officers got back to the base in time for evening mess. Some of the crewmen who had just returned from the dayâs mission were already eating, and their raucous comments about the mission imparted a devil-may-care atmosphere. But the shrillness of some voices and the trembling hands gave a lie to the illusion.
OâReillyâs crew looked out of place in their dress greens and pinks as they walked down the center aisle, but as usual, OâReilly and Fox were greeted by shouts and slaps on the back and ribald questions about nightlife in London. Everybody knew them, even the men from the other squadrons, and they acknowledged the tributes with majestic waves.
They worked their way through the mess line and found places at the table with Luke and a few men from other crews.
âHow were things in London?â Luke asked OâReilly with a sly grin. âDid you see more than the ceiling of a hotel room?â
âYou misjudge me, fearless leader, sir,â OâReilly said. âI was very intellectual on this particular excursion.â
âThat means the girl he went to bed with had an IQ of a hundred,â Luke said, and everyone at the table laughed.
âNope,â OâReilly answered, shaking his head. âAny girl that smart wonât have anything to do with horny Americans. So, I had to find two girls with IQâs of fifty.â
When the laughter died, OâReilly continued, âFox didnât have much luck, though. He could only find one with an IQ of ten.â He paused to glance around at the anticipating faces, then added, âSo he made her ten times.â
âThatâs bullshit,â Fox countered. âShe only had an IQ of one. Boy, am I tired!â
Luke turned to Hal. âHow about it, kid? How did you make out?â
His brotherâs question was innocent, and only Hal detected the imperceptible sarcasm in Lukeâs voice. Luke had never understood Halâs views toward life in general and women in particular. Luke had his ideas about why women were put on this earth, and he was suspicious of anyone who did not share his wisdom. Hal knew he could easily bring a leer to Lukeâs face by simply telling him that he had spent his time in London with a beautiful redhead. Luke would laugh with delight when he found out it was Colonel Suttonâs girlfriend.
Except that Hal didnât want to tell Luke about Betty. He could imagine Lukeâs ribald remarks as well as the snide comments from Fox and the others. So, he grinned ruefully and shook his head. âNot so good,â he said. âI just took in the sights.â
Luke was smiling, but there was little humor in his voice as he asked, âWhatâs the matter? You didnât like the commandos?â
Hal smiled. âI prefer being attacked by something I can whip.â
âHeâs right,â Cossel cut in. âIf they had those witches on the front line, the warâd be over.â
âYeah,â Fox agreed with a laugh. âIt might take âem longer, but theyâd kill âem.â
OâReilly had been studying Hal and Luke as though sensing the undercurrent behind their oblique exchange.
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