Professor Corbett held up his hand.
"We cannot afford to jeopardize the whole plan for anyone's sake." He looked down at the floor. "Not even for the sake of my daughter."
Dan placed his hand on the Professor's shoulder. "Nancy wouldn't want it any other way, Alan," he said.
"Mike will have to handle any emergency that arises. He's a good man and we can depend on him," Dan added.
"With the Playground Festival taking place next Wednesday it should be easier for us to get control of the city. The Council has sent word that every adult must attend the ceremonies. We'll have them all in one place and they'll be easy to control."
"I'll get going," Jim said. "Got to be in a lot of places between now and Monday." He stood up and the three men shook hands solemnly.
"Good luck, Jim," Professor Corbett said.
Jim laughed. "See you in Dreamtown, Professor!"
Gil Patton and Brant showed their official cards to the Watcher behind the desk. Gil's civilian investigative status gained him immediate entrance, but there was some discussion concerning Brant's right to attend. The matter was finally cleared up to the Watcher's satisfaction when Brant explained that Benton of the Sensory Com Center had arranged for him to attend.