“You don’t seem under any sort of alien control; look what you’re telling me.” “But I will be,” the girl said, nodding soberly. “Soon. Just like my father is now. He was given it on Prox; he’s been taking it for years. It’s too late for him and he knows it.” “Prove all this to me,” Leo said. “In fact prove any of it, even one part; give me something actual to go on.” The suitcase, which he still held, now said, “What Monica says is true, Mr. Bulero.” “How do you know?” he demanded, annoyed with it. “Because,” the suitcase replied, “I’m under Prox influence, too; that’s why I—” “You did
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