Seacroft Stables was at least clean and prosperous looking, but Copper Indra, the man who ran it, made me uneasy. His eyes always lingered in places I... preferred they hadn't, and for longer than was comfortable. This was always followed by eye contact and a smile that left me feeling queasy."Ah, young miss Dambro. It seems you cannot stay away." He said as soon as I had come to rest beside the pen that held his merchandise."It has been almost two months since I came by here last." I answered.. In the end we'll all be dead because the planet can't sustain us."Mike tried to think of a response to Ruthie's bleak view of the future. He was aware of the problems that some humans were causing others, but his education and experiences had convinced him that the big social and economic problems ultimately could be resolved with the right form of human organization, i.e. a government willing and capable of controlling the worst excesses of human behavior. The key was setting up a society that. Now you let me know if you need anything else."The guys carried the old beds into the storage shed and sat them up. Allie had wrapped the mattresses, ratty as they were, just as she had the almost brand new one she had stored. She startled the old guy by giving him a kiss on the cheek."Thanks, Mr. Patterson," she said. "I was a little afraid to talk you about the rent. You've made things a lot easier for me and my friends. Thanks."Mr. Patterson touched his cheek gingerly and smiled."Thank you,". " Remember this not, and make not a peep." Wait. That wasn't Zoey'svoice. "Forget every thought, come now and sleep." All of Zoey'sdemands ceased, and she slumped to the floor. "The body may rest, butshared spirits may stay. Awake for the moment, to hear what I say."It was the imposter Phil's voice that he heard. What he said seemedfamiliar, but only for a moment, until it became a vague memory.Through the sheer fabric of Zoey's black stockings, he could see theimposter. The one who stole his.