Cut out the laughing.

I'll tell the rest of you what you're to do later on.

In the meantime just step out and I'll have a talk with Lawlor on his part.
We haven't much time to get ready.

But remember--if one of you grins when Lawlor gives an order--I'm done with that man--that's all." They filed out of the room, looking serious, and Drew concentrated on Lawlor.

"This sounds like a joke," he began, "but there's something serious about it.