[A Tale of Two Clocks]

Description

Trigger Argee has been sent by her manager to the University Planet to direct a plasmoid venture. So for what reason aren’t Professor Mantelish or Trigger’s manager anyplace to be found – and why is Trigger being kept in obscurity? Also, for what reason is Pilch of the Psychology Service so quick to burrow through Trigger’s brain?

Book Excerpt

gave me a directive for you,” he said abruptly.

Trigger’s eyes limited somewhat. “When?”

“The day after he left.” Plemponi lifted a hand. “Presently pause! You’ll perceive how it was. He brought in and stated, and I quote, ‘Plemp, you don’t have a very remarkable possibility at keeping privileged insights from Trigger, so I’ll give you no superfluous mysteries to keep. In the event that this business we’re on won’t let us return to the Project in the following couple of weeks, she’ll get strong anxious. At the point when she begins to grumble – however no prior – simply explain to her there are reasons why I can’t get in touch with her at present, or let her realize what I’m doing, and that I will reach her when I can.’ End of statement.”