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Dr. Kramer 's ecstatic praise of the system was the typical emotional reaction of the older generation . The professor may actually have been convinced of the truth of his own fuzzy propaganda . It was that sort of blind faith which still held the Planetary Union together . Before returning to the Air-Command base at noon , Dirrul sought out Paul Sorgel and reported that Glenna and Hurd were safely on their way to Vinin . Apologetically , he mentioned Dr. Kramer 's invitation , expecting to elicit Sorgel 's scorn . Instead the Vininese agent was enthusiastic . `` Wonderful , Eddie ! ''