Page 20 (1/2)

“A difficult charge to make stick,” Paul noted

“Agreed Brazil is also pushing legislation to protect biodiversity, so we areon drug companies with billions of dollars in resources It is not an even match”

A thought occurred to Gamay “Has your university been involved?”

“Yes,” he said “We have had teams from time to time But there is little money for full-time police work”

It wasn’t the answer Ga for, but she didn’t persist “I wish there was so we could do”

“There is,” Ramirez said with a broad sation to grant it”

“Try us,” Paul said amiably

“Very well A few hours’ travel from here there is another settlement on the river The Dutchman who lives there has no radio Theykilled In any event, they should be told, in case there are repercussions” He stuck his leg out The ankle was heavily wrapped in a bandage “I can barely walk I don’t think there is a break, but it is badly sprained I ondering if you could go in my place You could make a quick trip of it”

“What about the supply boat?” Gamay asked

“It is due late toht You would be back before it leaves”

“I don’t see e can’t do it,” Gaht the quizzical look in her husband’s eye “If it’s okay with Paul”

“Well—”

“Ah, I apologize My request has created marital discord”

“Oh, no,” Paul reassured hiland caution Of course we’d like to help you”

“Splendid I will have ather supplies for you and fuel my boat It will be faster on the river than your inflatable She should make the round trip in the same day”