"Dr. Pollard knows me," he said simply. "There is no reason for me to go through with this."
"I have friends."
"Aliens!" He turned to Pollard. "You have always disbelieved me," he said. "Had I brought you here by any other means Pollard would have believed that there was nothing to my tale and would have given you at the most a very superficial examination.
"However, after bringing you through the teleport, he is amazed enough to wonder. Pollard, I charge you. Give her as complete an examination as is within your ability and power!"
Pollard turned to Rhinegallis and asked her name.
"I am Rita Galloway," she said. "And I'm Terran!"
"Normally," he said with a half-smile, "no one is expected to go through such an outrageous thing. But do you really mind?"
Rhinegallis paused. "Not really; I have nothing to hide. But like all people I resent any invasion of my privacy. The Constitution stipulates that such shall not be done except with just cause. Not that an innocent man has anything to fear. It is just protection for the integrity of the individual. However, if you insist."
"Thank you," said Pollard. "Into this office, please."
Carroll followed.