"Philip Jose Farmer - Biological Revolt" - читать интересную книгу автора (Farmer Phillip Jose)

your free will? Remember, we are trying to influ-ence your husband to give Earth the Belos."
 "I know that. Don't you think the Government has approached me enough on that subject. And,"she
suddenly shouted," my answer to them is still` no'!"

"I'm well aware of that," Yewliss replied, "That's why I didn't renew the plea. If you'd answer my
ques-tion, Mrs. Ogtate, we could end this. The hour is late. I'm sure you're anxious to get back to ...
bed."He paused, and she wondered if he shot an amused glance at Travers from under his lowered lids.
Then he continued," And I have to work fast. Earth's existence is in the balance."

His words did not affect her, for he said them so prosaically. However, she was tired of the subject
"Send the papers. I'll sign them, provided I have your promise you won't bother me again."

He spoke quickly. "You have it. Papers won't be needed. The recording of our conversation is sufficient.
Thank you, and goodnight, Mrs. Ogtate."



Travers came from behind and put his arms around her waist. Smoke blew around her face." You need
sleep. I think I'll make coffee for myself."

She turned in his arms and put her head on his chest." He saw you."

"So what? Do people pay much attention to such things any more?"

"You don't understand. If I would go to Bill and say I'd live with him, I'm sure he would turn the Belos
over to Earth. The war would be over. But I can't. They can't make me do it. I am so lonely. If it weren't
for you, I don't know what I'd do."

"Move away with me. Get a divorce."

She raised her head. Tears sparkled. "I will, Tom, Tomorrow."



4



Gathering his thoughts on this strangest of all stories, Yewliss went to his desk. He pressed a button; his
orderly came in.

"Everything's ready?"

"Yes, sir."

"What about the woman who's going with me?"

"The Conmprob look a long time selecting her, sir. Seems it had a lengthy priority request to fulfill first.
And your specifications were extraordinary, sir."