"But how can we," Dr. Hamlin said. "We'll have to find Edgerton, Mitchell and Rhind first. They're the only ones who know the answer to what we're after."
"The secret of immortality is nothing more than the secret of breathing the air here," Carl said crisply. "Let's not kid ourselves about that."
"Well, what is the secret?" Hamlin said impatiently. "I'm sure I haven't the slightest idea."
Carl studied the man intently.
"Haven't you?"
Diane shot him an odd look.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Hamlin said hotly.
Keating ignored the question and jerked a finger at the window. "Suppose we leave Spero here and go over and activate the blister. It's much more comfortable. It'll be a nice change after being cramped up here for six weeks."
"Suppose you explain that statement first?" Hamlin said.
"There's jumpers in the airlock," Carl went on. "I'll explain after we're settled over there. Who knows, maybe by that time I'll be ready to apologize."