" About that," Admiral Timmons said. "I've seen the signoffs on the orders appointing him governor. They include the Naval Chief of Research and Devel...pment." Wonderful," James said with a groan as he swung his body around. He put the injured leg on a pillow and then leaned back again. "How about you explain to me how someone who is responsible for research and development can appoint a governor to a planet that is already under the administration of a military district? I would imagine that. We could also mount a couple of energy cannons and cameras on the outside. I decided to mention the idea to Chairman Smart. It was a limited market, but he could do a study to determine if we would make enough of a profit to warrant forming a small manufacturing company to produce shelters for D-Hoppers.During our trip, I had a conversation with Abby about the Multiverse culture. Actually, there was very little conversation, for I did most of the talking.I started the conversation by turning to. She asked if she could take a shower, and I said go right ahead, I will clean up the kitchen while you shower. She wanted to know if she could help me, and I said no, go take your shower, this won’t take me long. I told her the towels were in the closet.I hurried to clean up the kitchen, rinsed the dishes and put them in the dishwasher. I rinsed the two pans out and let them soak in the sink. Then I headed down the hallway towards the bedroom. I stripped out my clothes, entered the bathroom,. I’d love to get him something he’d really appreciate. Does he have any hobbies?’ ‘As a matter of fact he’s an American History buff. His focus is the southwest, especially the migration and settlement of the west.’ ‘Is that where your mom got it from?’ ‘Uh huh. But she didn’t focus on the southwest.’ ‘What about Harri, how did they meet?’ ‘They ought to tell you that. They met in college under pretty unusual circumstances.’ His look told me it was quite a story. ‘Oh, no. You can’t do that to.