Kennon hid a smile. Alexander had a weak spot. He was squeamish. That was a good thing to know.
CHAPTER VI
Jordan opened the door of the two-story building below Blalok’s house. “This is it,” he said, “just outside your front door. Convenient—no?”
“Too convenient,” Kennon said, “also too quiet. Isn’t anyone on duty?”
“I wouldn’t know. Old Doc never kept the place open at night.”
There was a stir of movement in the darkness, the lights flashed on, and a sleepy-eyed Lani blinked at them in the sudden glare. She looked blankly at Kennon and then brightened as she saw Jordan. “What’s the trouble, sir?” she asked.
“Nothing. We want to look at the Lani I sent down this morning—Dr. Kennon would like to inspect the carcass.”
“You’re the new doctor?” the Lani asked. “Thank goodness you’ve come! I’ll get the staff. I’ll be back in a moment.” She stepped quickly over to the switchboard beside the door and punched five buttons. Four more humanoids came into the room, followed a little later by a fifth.
“Where’s the emergency?” one asked.