The Projected Man Page #3

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Steiner must be discredited

in front of an official party.

But Latham,

how can I possibly

make sure that it will fail?

If not, there are certain aspects of

your warm and cozy private life

that suddenly will become

much more widely known.

All right! All right!

Good!

We're agreed then.

I'll have to do a

more careful examination

but I think I can pronounce

the patient fit and well.

Paul, that's splendid.

Congratulations.

Hey, do I get a kiss too?

It needed such a tiny adjustment

to counteract that time phase.

There's nothing to prevent

me from calling the ministry

and arranging a demonstration.

Chris, get the glasses.

I think we deserve a celebration.

This is really going

to embarrass Blanchard.

Don't be too hard on him.

After all, it's his job

and we're not one of his pet projects.

You are too generous.

Blanchard hasn't spoken to you.

About what?

Well if it's something that

concerns us all, tell us.

It's supposed to be confidential.

He's arranged a demonstration.

- He's done what?

- When?

For Tuesday.

The ministry are bring

Professor Lembach down.

He told me days ago and

ordered me not to tell you.

What does he expect to gain?

I can't believe it,

unless he's so childish he

thinks he can embarrass me.

Chris, don't tell him you told me.

Don't even tell him we've succeeded.

I can be childish too and surprise him.

I'm tremendously excited

over this demonstration.

May I take your glass,

Professor Lembach?

Danke schon, danke schon.

In some ways, I think it's a pity

your visit couldn't have

be delayed, professor.

I'm sure Steiner would

prefer to demonstrate

at a later date.

There are urgencies.

My ministry is anxious to take advantage

of this offer of collaboration

from Professor Lembach's.

It's no so urgent, Mr. Latham,

but my dear friend and

colleague assures me

my visit will not be wasted.

Danke schon.

Sheila?

We also drink who only stand and wait.

Then don't stand or wait.

That's quite a

performance of Blanchard's.

If only he knew what was in store for him.

I plea that you're not part of all that.

Paul's very grateful to you.

So am I.

You knew him very well, didn't you?

I worked with him once in Stockholm

soon after I qualified.

That's all.

You're sure I wouldn't be

treading on anyone's toes

if I asked you to have dinner with me?

No.

I know what you mean,

but that was all finished a long time ago.

I'd be delighted.

It's a remarkable development, Paul,

but I don't understand how

you've overcome the time element.

Oh well, you will very soon.

Shall we start?

Mitchel,

would you check that everything's ready?

Yes, professor.

Where would you like to go?

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