Dr. Smith rolled out this last word as if he relished it.
"Do you realize," he went on, with careful emphasis, "that Eddie has solved problems we won't even know exist for another thousand years!"
This pronouncement was greeted by a moment of strained silence. General Sanders finally said,
"H-m-m-m."
He looked at Busch, who looked at Cowles, who asked:
"Does Eddie solve any problems closer to our own time, Dr. Smith?"
"Of course...."
"Did Eddie come up with the idea for that Atlas stabilizing cylinder?"
"Certainly."
General Sanders moved a step closer to the bed.