"Is that what they do to crazy people in—in your time?"
"Of course. And they punish the psychologist who didn't detect the tendency and have the person euthanized in childhood."
"Suppose I give you my word they won't do that to you here and now? They'll just observe you for a few days and then they'll have you committed to a state hospital."
"You are quite positive? If I can be sure of being alive a week from now, no matter where I am, when the timeporter checks I'll go back home."
"Even if you're in a padded cell?"
"It won't matter where."
"Well, then, your problem's solved, isn't it? I'll show you how to get to the station."
"I must eat first. I'm very hungry. And what were those things you said if I should get—hamburger and coffee? They are—original foods? Our food is all synthetic."
"You don't have to keep this up with me any more. There's a quick lunch place." She pointed.
"And they won't mind in this Autocaf that I'm not dressed like the others?"