"Here, take this, then, and keep still." The band was about her waist and the necklace around her neck. He pushed the knob himself and stepped back. The Commdora drew in her breath and held out her hands stiffly. She fingered the necklace gingerly, and gasped again. The Commdor rubbed his hands with satisfaction and said, "You may wear it tonight – and I'll get you more. Now keep still." The Commdora kept still.
