Professor Brandon hesitated. "Out toward Orion, sir."
"A man could cruise out toward Orion for the rest of his life and still not arrive at a destination. Could you be more specific?"
"There is a planet out there I wish to visit but at this time I'd rather discuss details other than its location."
"Such as—?"
"The cost is very important to us."
Doree Brandon spoke up. "My father holds the Chair of Ancient Cultures at Casa Blanca University, and educators, as you may know, are not very well paid. We've been saving for this trip for a long time—"
She faltered, somewhat embarrassed and Mike asked, "In what segment of Orion is this planet located?"
"The ninth, sir."
Mike leaned forward. "May I assume your trip is of a scientific nature?"