Then, perhaps, one doesn't make much progress by sticking to the track?
Don't you want to get into the office where the big plans are made ?" "I don't know," said Lister thoughtfully.

"On the track you're all right if you know your job; at headquarters you need qualities I don't know are mine.

Anyhow, I'm not likely to get there, if I want or not." Ruth gave him a curious glance.

"Sometimes one's friends can help.

Would you really like a headquarters post ?" Lister moved abruptly and his mouth got firm.