midday
Kulan , he saw with satisfaction , was sullen and watchful . But no word passed between the two . And the Earthman knew he had planted a seed that was bound to sprout and grow until it bore fruit . * * * * * At the midday mess it happened . The shifting of men had brought Novak in the same squad with Luke and they came in to sit at the long table together . Kulan eyed them narrowly from the head of the board . `` Say , '' Novak whispered , `` yuh got under Kuley 's skin , know it ?