. . yes, it has, the first missiles have—”“Excellent.” “Really?” “I don’t like to see young people sitting around with nothing to do. So at last, on this day of January 17, those young kids are having a good time.” “In a manner of speaking.” “What, don’t you think it would be fun?” “Frankly, no.” “Maybe you think it is more fun to go running after a fat old man with a tape recorder?” “Run after? But we’re not running after you, you yourself gave us permission to come.” “Never! It was another trick of Gravelin’s, that old dog.” “Go on, Monsieur Tach, you are perfectly free to say no to your secretary, he’s a devoted man who respects your every wish.” “You don’t know what you’re talking about.