Railly

"You'd better listen to my conditions before you make any promises, Railly," Helva said drily.

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969

"Your new cadence-syllable release was tuned into the metal and Chief Railly is the only one who knows it," the Captain assured her.

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969

"Rocco and Amiking are with Railly now, aren't they?" he asked with considerably less vehemence.

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969

"Yes, intergalactic distances traversed in a fraction of present estimates," Railly said, as if he sensed they had her attention.

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969

They were to see Railly before he got out of bed to be sure you'd go free.

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969

"Now, really, Helva," Railly said, stepping forward as if separating two antagonists, "I was never in favor of Teron as your brawn, if you'll forgive the reminder ..."

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969

"Your facetious attitude is ill-timed, Helva," Railly remonstrated.

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969

How ridiculous of Railly to think he could 'iron' Niall Parollan!

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969

Railly swung around to glare pointedly at Parollan.

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969

An urgent beep from Cencom and then Railly was on the line, bellowing.

The Ship Who Sang McCaffrey, Anne, 1926- 1969