The truthfor a change, I told him. It is hard to curl your lips with contempt and talk at the same time, but I succeeded. Wise-cop, poor little Angelina with the soft eyes. You dont expect them to file warship plans with the League Registry, do you? But, as I said, I know more than a little bit about ships. But her lips were lifeless under mine and her eyes open, looking at me with a sterile emptiness. Why did you do it? I asked, still wracked by conflicting emotions. It arrived in about three seconds, empty, and I jumped in, thumbing the roof button at the same time. Ill show you whyWhen I threw the big switch a carefully worked out sequence took place.