Chapter 66

“Of course, that is always an imperative. So I help you. I betray my country for…how much will this earn me?” I blotted my cheek again. “What’s a conscience worth these days?” I stared at Martyn.

“I’m sure I can make it worth your while.” The Administrator was totally oblivious to the currents running between Martyn and me.

“Mr. Mann doesn’t need money; he’s wealthy!” The younger man now looked sick, and he blurted, “He’s not going to do it! I can tell! I can tell! He’s going to turn me…us in! I can’t survive in prison! They’ll do unspeakable things to me! Richard, please, you can’t let him…!”