"Any questions?"
Jackson, who was spokesman for the crew, answered promptly, "No questions, sir."
"Okay. Now let's have the technicians' report."
A lean, angular man rose. "I've checked all the books, Captain. There is no way to substitute a charge of lead for the war-head in the curium shells."
There was a stillness. "You mean we can't shoot lead at the giants except with the few handguns in my possession," said Pink heavily.
"That's right, Captain."
"The giants are too alert to be caught that way," said Bill Calico. "I have an idea—not much of a one, but it's a try."
"Let's have it."
Jerry waved a hand. "Please remove O. O. Smith first."
Circe flared, "I think you're just afraid I'll get your job, you incompetent—"