"I know," said Sutton. "They offered me a planet."
"I knew at the time it wouldn't work," the man declared. "I told Trevor that it wouldn't work."
"I suppose you have another proposition?" Sutton asked. "A slightly higher price?"
"Not exactly," said the man. "We thought this time we'd cut out the bargaining and just let you name your price."
"I'll think about it," Sutton told him. "I'm not too sure I can think up a price."
"As you wish, Sutton," said the man. "We'll be waiting…and watching. Just give us the sign when you've made up your mind."
"A sign?"
"Sure. Just write us a note. We'll be looking over your shoulder. Or just say…'Well, I've made up my mind.' We'll be listening and we'll hear."
"Simple," Sutton said. "Simple as all that."
"We make it easy for you," said the man. "Good evening, Mr. Sutton."