A note from Miss Trent said that it had arrived by jet.

Then he drove thoughtfully back to his private laboratory and called Miss Trent.

"There is someone at the gate to see you and your son," said Miss Trent.

Miss Trent, cool and efficient, greeted him at her desk outside the big double office.

"Miss Trent will tell you the same thing."

"Miss Trent will see you now," the secretary announced.

Miss Trent and several other employees were leaning weakly against the walls.

Soon Miss Trent was able to relate what had happened.

As Miss Trent went out, Tom sat down at his desk.

To each Miss Trent would answer, "Tom is not here."