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Show 138 sent on TDY, permitted to visit Kyoto and Osaka on 'duty' -- hasn't been in Oji, I would guess, as much as he's gone, "Third, this vsry officer is awaiting promotion. As far as I know, his activitiss in the blackmarket have had no effect: the promotion is not being questioned or held back, though he is not impressive as an officer. "Fourth, an enlisted man, one of your top seageants, has asked to marry the girl in question. The sergeant's commanding officer" - again his ayes indicated Sid - 'has given his approval, though the girl is not, as her actions attest, of unimpeachable character. "Fifth --" The Major stomped, popping the swagger stick against his leg. "You're out to have me replaced, sir, and this is the evidence. Right?" "I don't like your tone, Major. Are you interrogating a superior officer?" The two men stood rigid, the Colonel's cold eyes, lighted by a sarcastic smile, on the Major's face, the Major gazing with sullen detestation. The Colonel spoks first. "What do you say to these charges?" "Nothing. Not until they're made officially." "If they are?" "I'll answer." The Colonel looked away. The train, having exchanged its passengers, began to move, departing for Fukui and Niigata. |