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two-and-a-halfs packed with all kinds of gadgetry. Obviously we can't have the kind .of attention a
convoy would attract in that area. "

"Obviously," Chester echoed.

"We want to try and hide our interest without hiding it," MacGregor explained. "Nothing seems to attract
attention like people trying not to attract attention. So you and the driver will wear uniforms, and the three
scientists, of course, will be in whatever they want.

"If this isn't someone's idea of a bad joke, and if the object really exists, and if it's come down in
recognizable chunks, then we'll move in with larger forces."

"Does that mean I can get whatever I need if I need it?"

"Use your own judgment," the general instructed him. "Keep in mind that we want this kept as quiet as
possible but that m addition to the Air Force, you're serving as representative for all the armed forces.
Special units at Fort Hood have been placed on emergency standby. On your word, they can reach the
Cisco area by copter inside an hour.

"Also keep in mind that I, General Hartford at Fort Hood, and a few others here and at the Space
Center are in constant touch with NORAD and Washington.

"Again, there's a walloping good chance you'll find nothing but cold beef on the hoof and a lot of mud.
On second thought-" The general grinned thinly. "-you may be spared the mud. I understand the high up
that way's been well below freezing lately. Better have your woolens."

"No problem, sir," said Chester, smiling back. "I'm wearing them."

That's good, because your driver should be waiting for you outside by now."
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Chester glanced involuntarily toward the closed door. When he turned back, he saw that MacGregor
was standing. Coming to attention, he saluted, and the general saluted him back.

"One last thing, Joe," MacGregor declared. Chester paused with his hand on the doorknob.

"What's that, sir?"

"Probably worrying you needlessly. Kauai was the first of our stations to pick this thing up. Midway
missed it, but we can't tell if that means the Russians did, too. We. haven't had any queries from them,
but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. Given the potential of this, if it's; what we hope it is, well ~ . . .
I'm not saying they'd try anything crazy, but . . . .

Chester didn't reply, merely patted his left underarm in a significant fashion. "I understand, sir. I'll brief
that driver accordingly." i

"He's already been briefed," explained a grim MacGregor. "With those three scientists jabbering among