"Can't he get a clear view?"
"He has not the right."
"Right!" I exploded. "Why—"
Wallach held up his hand to stop me. "Don't make Teresa fumble for words, Tom. Harla has not the right to invade the person of Holly Carter. Therefore he can not get a clearer perception of her insides."
"Hell!" I roared. "Give Harla the right."
"No one has authority."
"Authority be dammed!" I bellowed angrily. "That girl's life is at stake!"
Wallach nodded unhappily. "Were this a medical emergency, a surgeon might close his eyes to the laws that require authorization to operate. But even if he saved the patient's life, he is laying himself open to a lawsuit. But this is different, Tom. As you may know, the ability of any psi-person is measured by their welcome to the information. Thus Teresa and Harla, both willing to communicate, are able."
"But can't Harla understand that the entire bunch of us are willing that he should take a peek?"