The image was fading, but so very gradually that Dave had to watch carefully to be certain.
"The crystal is still here," said Dave. "It seems unchanged."
"We see," replied DeLieb. "The video is working again."
"So—what was Claverly's next move to be?"
"Wait!" cried Jane. "Be careful; Claverly—"
"Someone has to do it," said Dave. "If you'll give me directions—?"
Phelps shook his head at the rest and said: "Dave, if we could manipulate that thing from here through these last few motions, Claverly wouldn't have been there."
"Forgot that," said Dave unhappily. "So now what?"
"I'm coming over. You leave."