Jim told Dan of the positions that the four volunteers had obtained within Dreamtown, and Dan wrote out detailed instructions for them to follow on the day of the raid. "Get these instructions to Mike and the others within four days," Dan ordered. "Wednesday of next week." "This whole thing," Professor Corbett said, "depends on our ability to coordinate our actions. If there is one slip anywhere along the line the whole thing will fall to pieces. Jim, you and the other runners have an important job on your hands. You've got to get this information to all the outposts and to the four men in the city by Monday. That will give everyone a day to prepare before Wednesday." Jim took the sheets of paper from Dan, folded them, and placed them in the inside pocket of his jacket. "What are your plans for getting Nancy out?" Jim asked. Dan answered him. "In Mike's instructions, I explained that he was to open the Detention Plant and release Nancy and any of our other people that might be there. He'll tell them what they're to do. If he hears of anything happening before that time, we've got to depend on Mike to be able to save her." "But if--," Jim began. Professor Corbett held up his hand. "We cannot afford to jeopardize the whole plan for anyone's sake." He looked down at the floor. "Not even for the sake of my daughter." Dan placed his hand on the Professor's shoulder. "Nancy wouldn't want it any other way, Alan," he said. "Mike will have to handle any emergency that arises. He's a good man and we can depend on him," Dan added. "With the Playground Festival taking place next Wednesday it should be easier for us to get control of the city. The Council has sent word that every adult must attend the ceremonies. We'll have them all in one place and they'll be easy to control." "I'll get going," Jim said. "Got to be in a lot of places between now and Monday." He stood up and the three men shook hands solemnly. "Good luck, Jim," Professor Corbett said. Jim laughed. "See you in Dreamtown, Professor!" * * * * * Gil Patton and Brant showed their official cards to the Watcher behind the desk. Gil's civilian investigative status gained him immediate entrance, but there was some discussion concerning Brant's right to attend. The matter was finally cleared up to the Watcher's satisfaction when Brant explained that Benton of the Sensory Com Center had arranged for him to attend. The two men were ushered into a large chamber, at one end of which was an enormous metal desk almost the width of the room. Eight men were seated behind it. Brant recognized the leader of the Watchers and several other officials of the city. He and Gil took seats to one side of the room near the desk. "They're going to reexamine some of the Rebels that have been captured recently," Gil said. "Should be amusing." Brant nodded.