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"Pitt?" Emmett inquired in an official tone

"My special projects director He'll head up the search"

"You'll tell him only what's necessary?" It was more an order than a request

A yellow caution light glimmered in Sandecker's eyes "That will be at my discretion"

E but was interrupted by the intercom

"Admiral?"

"Yes, Sylvia"

"Mr Pitts line is busy"

"Keep trying until he answers," Sandecker said gruffly "Better yet, call the operator and cut in on his line Tell her this is a government priority"

"Will you be able to ?" asked Emmett

Sandecker's lips parted in an all-devouring grin "If I know Pitt, he'll have a crew scanning the depths of the Potomac River before lunch"

Pitt was speaking to Hiraer when the operator broke in

He cut the conversation short and then dialed the ad any talking for several moments, he replaced the receiver in its cradle

"Well," asked Casio expectantly

"Themiserably down at the floor "That's all That's all there is No thread left to pick up"