Catch-22 (57 page)

   ‘I mean it, Yossarian. You’ll have to keep on your toes every
minute of every day. They’ll bend heaven and earth to catch you.’

   ‘I’ll keep on my toes every minute.’

   ‘You’ll have to jump.’

   ‘I’ll jump.’

   ‘Jump!’ Major Danby cried.

   Yossarian jumped. Nately’s whore was hiding just outside the
door. The knife came down, missing him by inches, and he took off.