"What the hell is that thing?" Joel demanded in a tight voice.
Priscilla didn't answer. The only sound was the
"_glug--glug--bubble--glug_" of the machine. Then it said, "_What the
hell is she up to?_" in an alarmed metallic voice.
Joel jerked as if he'd been slapped.
The machine said, "_No! No!_" And then it became absolutely
unintelligible. It babbled.
Joel stared at it in consternation.