"Let me see the list," Jorj said. Then, after a bit, "Try Dr. Welcome's place."
This time there were results. Within a quarter of a minute he was handed a phone which he hung expertly on his shoulder.
"This is Dr. Asa Welcome," a reedy voice told him.
"This is Helmuth of the Thinkers' Foundation," Jorj said icily. "Did you get my communication?"
The reedy voice became anxious and placating. "Why, yes, Mr. Helmuth, I did. Very glad to get it too. Sounded most interesting. Very eager to come. But...."
"Yes?"
"Well, I was just about to hop in my 'copter—my son's 'copter—when the other note came."
"What other note?"
"Why, the note calling the meeting off."
"I sent no other note!"