"Frankly, no. I suspect—but again I presume."
"Not at all. No man presumes when his statements and beliefs are fact."
"I have surpassed the tests required for this sector?"
"You have surpassed all tests," smiled Len Dor Vale.
"All tests?"
"All tests. You are to be installed into the office of the Galactic Governor."
"Galactic Governor?" gloated Wan Nes Stan.
"Oh no. Aptitude is not all. Your aptitude is the highest in our race. Therefore you are to be installed in the office of the Galactic Governor as Governor-select."
"And?"
"When your experience-ability factor exceeds that of the Galactic Governor, you will automatically be installed in office. You understand, of course, that higher ability will offset lacking factors in experience, but you must have experience, Wan Nes Stan—a wealth of it. You will gain it by being in the governor's office, working with him, studying his methods, and—well, gaining experience."