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"I have arranged for Vladimir Borisov to be your replacement here for the day tomorrow. He can change that telemetry receiver that you have been complaining about while he is here."

Sergey had two reasons for sending Elovach on his errand: one was to get him out of the plant for the day; the other was to test him. If Elovach attempted to open the case, he would be exposed. If he tried to inspect the contents of the letter, he would find only a voucher for refunding Sergey's travel expenses to Seytchan. Again, because of the special adhesive used to seal the envelope, Elovach would be exposed.

Elovach was glad of the assignment; partly to ingratiate himself to Sergey, and partly because the visit to Zhigansk and four free hours would give him a chance to catch up on some pressing personal matters. Elovach found these superiors to be almost naïve, which made his life both easier and not so. Since he was a wary man, he mistrusted others, but he also didn’t know how to read a man who did not have his own cunning nature. Are they really open books to read at face value or did they have another sense that he underestimated?

The intercom on the console buzzed and Elovach turned to answer it. Sergey took the opportunity to leave. He had nothing more to say to Elovach.