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"I doubt if I'll find the lost Library in Colorado," Pitt said dryly

"Everyone concerned would be surprised if you did," the Senator ca for you by the leading authority on the subject Dr Bertra, a professor of classical history at the University of Colorado, has made the study of the Alexandria Library his life's work He'll fill you in on background data that could help your search"

"Why do I have to go to hi hiton"

"You met with Admiral Sandecker?"

"Yes "

"Then you know it's vital to distance yourself and Al Giordino from the discovery of the Soviet subent who is talking a KGB agent who is talking you"

"Nice to know I'm popular"

>"You're to make no move that would cause suspicion"

Pitt nodded approvingly "Fine and dandy, but suppose the Russians get wise to thetheir hands on the Library data as we do"

"The possibility exists but is extreuardedly "We've taken every precaution to keep the wax tablets secret"

"Next question"

"Shoot"

"I'm under surveillance," said Pitt "What's to stop the KGB fro's doorstep?"

"Nothing," the Senator answered "We have every intention of sitting on the sidelines and cheering them on"

"So we put on a show of status quo"