Painter rose and walked to the corner to look out at the stormy sea. “So, what are we supposed to do about all this?” “The exact details of the operation have not been determined. What I expect is that you will be directed to locate Red October and attempt to establish communications with her skipper. After that? We’ll have to figure a way to get her to a safe place. You see, the president doesn’t think we’ll be able to hold on to her once we get her—if we get her.”
