"Doctor Velikof wanted out. He escaped with no more than his clothing and the machine—it fits into a small metal cabinet—because he knew that it would bring him enough money here to permit his comfortable escape and ultimate freedom. Even now he is not free from danger because the Soviet agents are everywhere, and doubtless most of them are on the lookout for him."
"Naturally," nodded Mangler in a soft voice.
"He came to me because he knew I was investigated and cleared for secret data by the Government and therefore could have no connection with the Soviet. He was extremely cautious at first, but he's relaxed since. Why, it was at least three weeks before he would show me his machine."
"Which you swallowed, hook, line, and sinker."
"But not without careful investigation."
"Such as?"
"I've seen it work!" snapped Newton.
"This I'd like to see myself."
"I'd take you along tomorrow excepting for one thing."