"Rescue" (pp. 117-133) Summary

Leggen does not want to be distracted while entering data; he brusquely tells Venabili that Seldon is a useless, disinterested idiot who must have come down alone while no one is watching. Clowzia says Seldon is sharp and interested in everything, but she too has failed to see his exit. Both are concerned that Seldon might be on Upperside, but as an intern, Clowzia lacks authority and the key codes to search. Knowing Leggen will not help, Venabili searches everywhere she can think of, and then accesses a university computer to track down Rogen Benastra, Chief Seismologist. Racing to Benastra's apartment, she announces an emergency and leads him through a detailed search of records in the Seismology Building. Benastra assures her human footsteps will be scarcely detectable, but sets the equipment to maximum sensitivity, and advances the...