The phone was lifted instantly. "Mr. President! How nice of you to call!"
"Our previous conversation set me thinking, Mr. Premier. I want to be a part of your inspiring idea. So I'm rewriting our own statement and I suggest we make a joint public release. I think it will help the people of the world to face the end with greater dignity. The knowing—I think—will help."
"I'm sure it will. How soon will your draft be finished?"
"Can you give me another two hours?"
"Of course. Ring me when you're ready. Perhaps we can set up an international television hookup and appear together."
"I'm sure we can."
Frank and Dee Allison came out of church bringing some of the peace and the strength with them. Dee said, "I'd like to see my mother for a little while before—before—"
Frank nodded. "Of course. And I think you should drop in on her alone."
"Oh, no—I—"