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ian business man, not much over thirty, baldish, and plainly not given to foolishness. "I don't touch anything as a rule unless I see a profit in it. And no chance of loss. What is your collateral?"
Hank Karns mentioned his ship. The man snorted, and started to turn away. "You're wasting time."
"I got a ring, too. It's a--well--sorta heirloom."
The man came back. He was still not interested, but he took the ring Karns offered him and weighed it in his hand. Then he applied a loup to his eye and examined it closely.
"You've hocked this before?"
"Yes," chuckled Hank Karns. "And got it back, too."
"Hmmm," said the man. "It looks genuine. What do you want?"
"I--uh--am dropping into Mercury to do a little trading. When I get back I might want to buy a chair or so--mebbe a houseful of stuff--and just wanted to be sure my credit was good."
"You speak in riddles, my friend," said the man with a curious, tight little smile. He was tossing the ring thoughtfully all the while.
The man pocketed the ring.
"Where will the call come from?"
"I dunno. Space, mebbe. Jail, mebbe."
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