Professor Milton was not armed, nor was he resentful at being found. "Greetings," he boomed genially. "You are the first."
"Why did you hide?" demanded Edwards.
"Hide? I was not hiding. I merely came to the proper place for the division of the earth. I'd have mentioned it, but apparently no one was interested; I was forced to go on my own, so to speak."
"You realize the importance of this?"
"Of course," smiled Professor Milton whimsically. "Once this division takes place, there will be no cause for argument."
"Nor anybody to argue," pointed Edwards.
"Small matter. Russia wants—"
"Might I speak for Russia?" asked Professor Moreiko.
"Ah, Moreiko! So glad to see you. Of course you may speak."