"We know Ch'ien's psychological pattern," Candron continued. "He's not capable of admitting that there is any other thought pattern than the logical. He would try to solve the problems of psionics by logical methods, and would waste the rest of his life trying to do the impossible." The senator stroked his chin. "That's clear," he said at last. "Well, it was worth a cracked jaw to save him. We've given him a perfectly logical explanation of his rescue and, simultaneously, we've put the Chinese government into absolute confusion. They have no idea of how you got out of there, Candron." "That's not as important as saving Ch'ien," Candron said. "No," the senator said quickly, "of course not. After all, the Secretary of Research needs Dr. Ch'ien--the man's important." Spencer Candron smiled. "I agree. He's practically indispensable--as much as a man can be." "He's the Secretary's right hand man," said Taggert firmly. THE END +--------------------------------------------------------------+ | Transcriber's Note and Errata | | | | This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction, | | February 1960. Extensive research did not uncover any | | evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was | | renewed. | | | | One instance each of 'secondhand' and 'second-hand' occur in | | the text. | +--------------------------------------------------------------+