Adams shook his head.
"I can't give you an hour."
"A half hour, then. I may have a chance to make it. A half hour after I finish my call."
"Nor a half hour, either."
"You never gamble, do you, Adams?"
"Never," said Adams.
"I do," said Sutton. He rose. "Where is that visor? I'm going to gamble on you."
"Sit down, Ash," said Adams, almost kindly. "Sit down and tell me something."
Stubbornly, Sutton remained standing.
"If you could give me your word," said Adams, "that this destiny business won't harm Man. If you could tell me it won't give aid and comfort to our enemies."