"Whatever it is, it's granted." Anderson smiled again.

"You'd better hear what it is first, sir.

I don't want to put anything over on you." "Try it!" said the chief.

"What is it--vacation?
Take as long as you like--within reason--you've earned it--I'll put it through today." Anderson shook his head, "No sir--I don't want a vacation." "Well," said the chief impatiently.

"Promotion?
I've told you about that.