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"And it will probably be rough," he concluded lamely.

"Two Einsteinian deductions in a row. Father, I don't think we've a thing to worry about. Not with
a genius of this peas-ant's caliber along. Next he'll astound us with the knowledge that these two
megalocephalic proteinoids mean us no good."

"Listen," Ethan began., trying to locate her in. the dark. Ills eyes were growing accustomed to
the dim light. How Walther could manipulate the controls in it he couldn't imagine. They must have
rehearsed this a hundred times.

"I'm still not entirely sure what's going on here. Along I come intending to inspect my samples,
minding my own busi-ness, and your little family problem has to intrude."

"I hypothesize a ransom attempt," said the elder du Kane. "As these thersitical traducers are no
doubt aware, I am not without resources."

"Watch your mouth," blurted the hulking Kotabit, not quite sure what to make of the manufacturer's
charge.

"I am sorry you and Mr. Williams had to be drawn into this. Clearly those two did not expect to be


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interrupted at this hour."

"I'm sorry too," said Ethan feelingly. A low vibration passed through the little vessel, then
another. Soon there was a continuous, steady thrumming at their backs.

"They'll find us once we're down," he continued, trying to encourage the other. "It shouldn't be
hard to plot our descent."

"I would concur, young man, except the thoroughness which our vile companions have displayed thus
far ..."

There was a lurch and Ethan found himself rapidly becom-ing lighter. They'd detached from the ship
and were moving out of its passenger field.

"We've left the ship," he began. A familiar tone interrupted him.

"Oh god, I am amazed once again!" Colette said with mock piety.

"Well, you go ahead and interpret everything for yourself, then!" Ethan replied peevishly.
"Nothing's likely to happen until we're ready for setdown."

ale was wrong, of course.

In fact, several unlikely things happened right away.