“Yes, Captain. There are three classes of emergencies. Major class, which would include death and injury. Mechanical class, including malfunction of Hegler units and such. And General class—”
“Yes, yes, of course, General class by all means,” Fromer said hurriedly. “You see, it’s hardly even an emergency. We—”
“Just what is the nature of the trouble, Captain?”
“Why, uh, well it seems that we were doing a preliminary landing procedure check, and . . .”
“Yes, go on.”
“Why, er, it seems that we can’t get the door open.”
It was Hansen’s turn to be taken aback. “You’re pulling my leg, sir.”
“I most certainly am not,” Captain Fromer said emphatically.
“You really mean that you can’t open the door?”