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DEDICATED TO WIVES EVERYWHERE


© LEE EDGAR 1997

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ΤΗΕ ΑΝ∆ΡΟΜΕ∆Α ΣΕΕ∆
The Director of the Europa Space Corporation was a powerful, influential man
and, to a great extent, his word was law on the continental mainland. His
secretary knew this as she reached out her hand towards the handle of the
boardroom door. She then hesitated because she also knew just how much he
hated unscheduled interruptions, especially when he was in the middle of
chairing an important meeting with the four senior members of the Space
Exploration Partnership.
‘Excuse me, Mr Thompson,’ she said nervously as the great man stopped
speaking and every eye focussed upon her. She knew them all well - Professor
Heinrich Akherd of the National Space Laboratory, Doctor Hans Bartek of the
Rocket Propulsion Unit, Natasha Ralentov of the Orion Base Committee and
General Dwight Phillips of Army Intelligence.
‘What is it, Janet?’ the Director said impatiently, clearly indignant at the
disturbance.
She swallowed. ‘Mrs Hardy is here to see you, sir.’
There were several seconds of silence before the Director straightened.
‘Very well, show her in.’
Grateful for the reprieve, the secretary instantly vanished only to be
replaced by a very much younger woman who stood in the doorway dressed in a
pair of pale blue overalls which bore the crimson collar identifying pilot and
navigation officers currently serving on the space programme.
The Director welcomed her warmly. ‘Come in, Cassi. I think you know everyone
here.’