Chapter 19 – Myrtle's Gambit
Myrtle walked down the corridor of Phosphorus Station, many miles above the surface of Venus. She was in the rotating section, so no sticky boots were required. That was good. She had always felt clumsy in those things. While she walked, she commanded her net goggles to display her messages.
She wasn't surprised to see a message from Dale Kinmont. Few things surprised her. She played it.
Dale's head appeared on the lenses. “Hey, Myrtle,” he said with a smile. “I hope this message finds you doing well. I hope to see the Hesperus gang again soon. Can't say when, though. I'm stuck here on Mars for now. I'm sure you can guess why.”
Myrtle's expression didn't change. She knew the Kinmont-Leland feud was approaching its climax. One way or another, it would likely
