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Pitt came to his feet and paced the room "No, no, I'm not an administrator"

"Gunn and his team can handle the day-to-day business," explained Sandecker "With your background of achievement, you'd be the perfect choice to act as NUMA's chief spokesman"

The enorot to think about this"

Sandecker ca your honeymoon We'll discuss it when you and Loren return"

"I've got to discuss it with her first, now that we're married"

"We've already talked She's in favor"

Pitt fixed the admiral with an iron stare "You old devil"

"Yes," said Sandecker cheerfully "I am that"

Pitt returned to the reception andfor pictures with Loren and their parents He was talking with his mother when Dirk came up and tapped Pitt on the shoulder

"Dad, there's a man at the door ants to see you"

Pitt excused hi of friends and guests When he reached the door, he found an older man, around seventy hite hair and beard He stood alh his eyes were not as green they had a similar twinkle

"Can I help you?" asked Pitt