"I presume that you have set up a plane of cleavage through the earth. One, say, that will divide the earth and also screen the gravitic attraction of each half for the other so that centrifugal force will cause the two halves to separate?"
"Yes."
"Then, once separated by several millions of miles, you believe that no arguments can ensue?"
"Yes."
"Because you think that neither of us can get at the other to do harm?"
"Yes," replied Milton.
"But Professor," smiled the Russian, "may I point out that in this equipment; in this generator of some hitherto unknown field of force, you have developed the means of interplanetary travel?"
"Perhaps?"
"Now, then," said Moreiko, "if you must demonstrate your power, divide the moon. But remember that separating the earth into two parts generates interplanetary strife instead of mere global argument. Have I answered your problem?"