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"There are no hunt clubs, at least not officially We're si old English custom"

"That's colish custo went by the boards as well"

Gant chuckled "We're both busy men, so let's not waste time on ancient history What can I do for you?"

"Cancel your plans for a polar reversal"

"I'll hu about, Mr Austin Why would I want to cancel this so-called reversal?"

"Because if you don't, you could be putting the entire world in jeopardy"

"How's that?"

"I don't knohy you're interested in creating a shift of the htering innocent aninetic shift will trigger a geologic movement of the earth's crust The impact will be catastrophic"

Gant stared at Austin for a hed until his eyes brimmed with tears "That's quite the science fiction plot, Mr Austin The end of the world?"

"Or close to it," Austin said in a voice that left no doubt as to his seriousness "The ocean disturbances that sunk the Southern Belle and one of your own transe to co you would see reason and halt your plans"

Gant's jovial expression disappeared, to be replaced by a sardonic saze, he said, "Here's what I see, Mr Austin I see someone who has concocted a tall tale for reasons that escape me"

"Then s haven't made a dent in your plans" Aust

in's question came out as a statement

The servant arrived with a pitcher and two glasses

"I'm curious, Mr Austin, what made you think I was involved in some bizarre plot?"