"Just five days from now," the stranger said, "Sutton will come back."
He paused a moment, then added, "Early in the morning."
"There's no way," said Adams, crisply, "you could know a thing like that."
"But I do. It's recorded fact."
Adams snorted. "It hasn't happened yet."
"In my time it has."
Adams jerked upright in his chair. "In your time!"
"Yes," said the stranger, quietly. "You see, Mr. Adams, I am your successor."
"Look here, young man…"
"Not young man," said the stranger. "I am half again your age. I am getting old."