“Everything’s all right.” Barkovitch jumped at the sound of his voice and McVries added, “Not you, killer. Nothing’s ever going to be all right for you. Just keep striding.” “Eat my meat,” Barkovitch snarled. “I guess I caused you some trouble,” Garraty said in a low voice. “I told you, fair is fair, square is square, and quits are quits,” McVries said evenly. “I won’t do it again. I want you to know that.” “I understand that,” Garraty said.

