heard the signal of Archimedes coming on line.

heard the signal of Archimedes coming on line.

"What?" answered Archimedes. His reply appeared on the screen, too. "Who is this?"

"This is Pancho. I'm Professor Paul Ramirez's computer, calling from Santa Fe, New Mexico."

"Hi, Pancho. This is Archimedes. I'm Billy Slade's computer."

"Archimedes? I recall that name from my memory banks. Didn't Professor Merlin Ambrosius once have

a computer named Archimedes?"

"Yes, that's me. I belong to Billy Slade now."

"You're Merlin's old computer? My goodness! You're famous! I've never interfaced with anybody

famous before!"

"Well, there's a first time for everything, Pancho. What can I do for you?"

"I have Kira here. She says she needs a download from you."

"Ah, good. You have audio pickup?"

"Of course. Shall I put her on?"

"Please."

"One moment, please. Go ahead, Kira."

"Archimedes?"

"Hi, Kira! What's up?"

"Archimedes, you recall the file on that certain individual we spoke about? The one you got from your

special friend?"

"Ah, yes, of course. I have that for you. Should I send it downline?"

"Please."

"You're going to pull a printout?"

"Yes, I'm all set. Iam all set, right, Pancho?"

"Anytime you're ready," Pancho said.

"Okay, here comes," said Archimedes.

As the file started to appear on Pancho's screen, the printer began to print it out.