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@@@@@A few muted noises of speech and laughter from the other pup tents filtered through the nightRoth realized he would have to return to his tent in a few minutes, and he dreaded the prospect of being awakened for guardHe watched a soldier come walking toward them
"I guess that's Buddy Wyman," Goldstein said
"Is he coming to that reconnaissance platoon with us?" Roth askedWhen we found out we were both going to the same place we decided to bunk together if they let us
Roth smiled sourlyHe moved aside as Wyman crouched to come into the tent, and waited for Goldstein to introduce them"I think I saw you when they got us all together," Roth said
"Oh, sure, I remember you," Wyman said pleasantlyHe was a tall slim youth with light hair and a bony faceHe dropped on one of the blankets and yawned"Boy, I didn't think I'd be talking that long," he apologized to Goldstein
"That's all right," Goldstein said"I got an idea on how to fix the tent, and I think it's going to stay up tonight Wyman examined it, and noticed the stakes"Hey, that's swell," he said"I'm sorry I wasn't here to help you, Joe
"That's okay," Goldstein said
Roth felt as if he were no longer wantedHe stood up and stretched his body"I guess I'll be taking off," he saidHe rubbed his hand along his thin forearm
"Stay around awhile," Goldstein said
"No, I want to get some sleep before guar
