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I don't really see where this problem has anything to do with me, theCIA man said. And, frankly, there are a lot of more important things Icould be doing.Ford, the physicist, glanced at General LeRoy. The general had thatquizzical expression on his face, the look that meant he was about to dosomething decisive.Would you like to see the problem first-hand? the general asked,innocently.The CIA man took a quick look at his wristwatch. O.K., if it doesn'ttake too long. It's late enough already.It won't take very long, will it, Ford? the general said, getting outof his chair.Not very long, Ford agreed. Only a lifetime.The CIA man grunted as they went to the doorway and left the general'soffice. Going down the dark, deserted hallway, their footsteps echoedhollowly.I can't overemphasize the seriousness of the problem, General LeRoysaid to the CIA man. Eight ranking members of the General Staff haveeither resigned their commissions or gone straight to the violent wardafter just one session with the computer.The CIA man scowled. Is this area Secure?General LeRoy's face turned red. This entire building is as Secure asany edifice in the Free World, mister. And it's empty. We're the onlyliving people inside here at this hour. I'm not taking any chances.Just want to be sure.Perhaps if I explain the computer a little more, Ford said, changingthe subject, you'll know what to expect.Good idea, said the man from CIA.
