“You won’t need me to tell you, Dr. Ware, after what you’ve seen of me that there may be trouble. Can you use a gun⁠—an automatic pistol?”

“It’s some years since I handled one, but I don’t think that I’ve forgotten all that I once knew.”

“Take this then. I can’t shoot for toffee. Don’t use it unless I give you the office. Now let’s go.”