I said gently, "Don't be so frightened. Dr. Frank will take care of
you. There is no danger; you will be safer on the asteroid than here
on the ship." I leaned down and touched her shoulder. "There is no
danger."
I was between Venza and the open cabin. Venza whispered swiftly, "When
we are landing, Gregg, I want you to make a commotion--anything--just
as the women go ashore."
"Why? Of course you will have food, Mrs. Francis."
"Never mind details! An instant--just confusion. Go, Gregg--don't
speak now!"