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his own in a toast. "To Montana Isle!"

The power of Peter Green's personality was such that everyone in the room soon mirrored his festive
mood. Rick dismissed his guilty fears about his parents' accident and began to feel excited again about
the trip. By his second glass of champagne, he was even ready to chat with Green himself. When Rick
caught Green's eye, he said, "Now I understand why we're going so far downwhen."

"I'm glad," said Green.

"Just before the K-T event, it's perfect."

Green got a confused expression on his face, as if he didn't understand what Rick had just said. Rick
clarified himself. "I mean, the asteroid impact will wipe everything clean. It'll be as if we were never
there."

"Oh yes," said Green, "of course. Well, we can't be too careful, can we? By the way, I need to discuss
your job. I'll need your help if I'm going to get to Greighton. I can't do that with his daughter hanging
around. I want you to keep her away from camp as much as possible. That's the main reason you're on
board, to arrange trips for her."

"Won't Mr. Greighton and his fiancee be interested in the sights also?"

"Maybe one trip, if that. We've researched them pretty well. They're more interested in the birds and the
bees than wildlife," said Green with a knowing look. "Greighton's only other interest is business. When he
talks business, his fiancee gets bored. She'll go off sunbathing or swimming."
"I don't think swimming would be a good idea," said Rick. "The Interior Seaway had some pretty
dangerous creatures in itтАФmosasaurs, crocodiles, and not all the plesiosaurs ate fish."

"Don't worry, we have a protected beach. But it's good you're on your toes. We'll need that expertise."
Green abruptly turned toward James and Pandit and began to dis-cuss provisions. Rick felt that he had
been dismissed and wandered over to the food cart.

Joe was there, making himself a sandwich. "Trying to schmooze with the boss?" he asked in a joking
tone.

"Was it that obvious? Then I guess I'm not very good at it."

"Mr. Green has a lot on his mind," said Joe. "Your best course is just to do your job," Joe lowered his
voice to scarcely above a whisper, "and stay out of his way."

5

A LIMOUSINE PICKED UP CON OUTSIDE OF HER APARTMENT

building. A burly, dark-haired man got out, took her bag, and opened a door for her. Her father and
Sara were seated inside, drinking champagne. Sara had kicked off her shoes and snug-gled close to
Con's father. "Constance!" she said gaily, hold-ing up her glass. "We're on vacation!"

Con was already regretting her decision to go, but she forced a smile onto her face. "Hi, Daddy. Hi,
Sara."