“Goddam trees everyplace! Is there a city in the whole damn place?” “We’re funny up here,” Garraty said. “We think it’s fun to breathe real air instead of smog.” “Ain’t no smog in Joliet, you fucking hick,” Collie Parker said furiously. “What are you laying on me?” “No smog but a lot of hot air,” Garraty said. He was angry. “If we was home, I’d twist your balls for that.” “Now boys,” McVries said. He had recovered and was his old sardonic self again. “Why don’t you settle this like gentlemen? First one to get his head blown off has to buy the other one a beer.” “I hate beer,” Garraty said
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