The robot had been right.

He reached out to the visor, pushed the signal for the lobby desk.

Ferdinand's face came in.

"Anyone waiting down there for me, Ferdinand?"

"Not a soul," said Ferdinand.

"Anyone asked for me?"

"No one, Mr. Sutton."

"No reporters? Or photographers?"

"No, Mr. Sutton. Were you expecting them?"

Sutton didn't answer.