..and then she was in some sort of park, standing in the shadeof a purple tree, strange scents hanging heavy on the air.Overhead aircars flew through ...he skies beneath the triple moonsthat were clearly visible despite it being mid-afternoon. Carolknew where this must be."Thanagar," she said to herself, "in the Polaris system. I'm inone of their sky-cities."The people looked happy and prosperous, with no inkling thatjust a few years after this, following assaults by the Manhawks,Paran Katar. "That makes me very happy," she smiled.We were half way through the main course, wild Alaskan salmon, when the telephone rang. It was Jen, wanting to speak to me."Answer with one word, yes or no," Jen said. "Is she listening to us on an extension?" No" Beverly was right there, watching."Is the contract signed?" No." You didn't get the deposit then, did you?" No." Has she shown you her bedroom?" Not yet." I told you to answer with one word, yes or no," Jen said, sternly, with a hint of a. I'm going to sleep on this.' Procrastination again.'It's too late to do nothing.''I know that, and I'm still going to sleep on it.' Would she be more cooperative if I kissed her a little?'I'll go ahead with the video, and when my friend's edited it a bit I'll make a copy. Can you tell Marga to expect a camera crew at about eleven-thirty tomorrow?''I'll go over there and inspect them now. Do you think he could be teased into staying quiet?' She wandered round the room, then plumped onto the sofa. On one side were the computer, printer and a file cabinet. On the other side were a drafting table, rolled up blueprints and more file cabinets."I only need your social security number. I remember everything else," Jen said as she booted the computer. "First, you'll need to sign an employment agreement. I'll print that out..." she stopped talking when she saw me looking at the space where the bed had been."That was a long time ago, Benny," she said, using the name she called me back when we.