CHAPTER 18“IT’S YOUR DEAL, DREXEL,” the admiral said.
“Mr. President, the Mother Presiding is willing to drop charges against all who come home, with the exceptions of Admiral Primrose and General Flugel. They will face reduced charges.”
“What is the nature of those charges?” the President asked.
“Morals offense, sir.”
“Do you have Dr. Carey’s offer in writing?” the President asked.
“She’s written an official note, sir.”
“Then give us the note,” the President said.
“I have it here, somewhere. Oh, this bag.…”
She finally fished the message out. Primrose took it and handed it to the orderly. Again the lights were dimmed and the projector flashed the bold, back-slanted handwriting of Dr. Henrietta Carey on the screen:
BOYS,
Your behavior is nothing short of indecent, but, as Mother
