Toby backs out of the glovebox suit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“BZ-Doris to IZ-Alice,” says an announcement, “SDG energy output is one point eight, three point oh joules, with rates of two point three milliradians. And we still need those blankets!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toby climbs out of the glovebox hatch. “No sweat, sir. Those cages are airtight,” says Toby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I wish you would sweat a little more, Toby,” says Dutton. “Sweat is a safeguard against some kinds of bacteria – – and carelessness. Use the hands.” Dutton waves at the robot waldo controllers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toby smiles and salutes. Using the waldo, he plugs the air tube into the cage holding the dead mouse. Dutton presses a button marked “Airflow 1” and the sound of air circulating fills the room. The live mouse starts breathing heavily, and dies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Wow,” says Toby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Transmitted by air,” says Dutton, “as we thought. Now, we’ve got to determine if -“<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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