Vogel delivered the first draft of the statistical summary about one-thirty that afternoon. Harker read it through once, made a couple of changes, and typed it out. He stressed the fact that many of the reanimatees had returned to normal life. He did not mention that six of the revivals had been unsuccessful, and that the patient had had to be destroyed.
The release was mimeographed and was ready in time for his daily three o'clock press conference. He handed out the sheets and waited.
Times said, "Could we have the names of the successful revivifications?"
"Flatly impossible. This is to protect them, naturally. They still aren't in perfect health."
"When was the first successful reanimation?" asked Associated Press.
Harker glanced at Raymond, who said, "Exactly ten months ago. To be exact, it was at 3:30 in the afternoon on Tuesday, July 17 of last year. Dr. Vogel operated."
"What was the name of the patient?" United Press shot out quickly.
Harker laughed. "Good try, but no score. Patients' names will not be revealed."
"How many unsuccessful attempts were there before the July 17 success?" Times wanted to know.
"I don't have the exact figure," Harker said, because Raymond had neglected to give it to him. "Mart, what would you say? About—"