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anyone that has your understanding of languages. This is a language that is totally new. It was recently discovered.”
    “Well, that would be almost impossible. You would need some reference point to start translating from.”
    “What if we have two hundred lines of hieroglyphics that match up with the language word-for-word?”
    “That makes it very possible.”
    “Dolly, I’ll call you back. Keep your line open.”
    “Only for you.”
    Jillian looked at Chris, “Just what do you think you’re doing?”
    “Making your life a lot easier; you haven’t finished translating the tablet and you’re having difficulty with what remains.”
    “How do you know that?”
    “Because those people working on the front side are still copying symbols onto their pads to be transferred to your main computer, which tells me you are having trouble with it.”
    Jillian sighed, “You’re right. We have translated a lot of it, but not the pieces we really need.”
    “Then tell me, Jillian; how much would you pay to have it accurately translated?”
    “I’d pay ten million if it could be done quickly. However, what are you doing offering Blondie four million?”
    “Sorry, I’m offering her ten million now. Blonde, as you call her, has the highest IQ in the history of my university. She received her first PhD in chemistry when she was thirteen. She speaks fifty languages fluently. She is currently going to work on her second PhD in high energy physics and it was her that helped me design my device. Trust me on this, she can translate that tablet. Her language skills are unequalled. Do you want the help or not?”
    Jillian put her hands on her hips, “Why the half naked look at the bar? That’s not the behavior of someone as intelligent as you say.”
    “She really wants to be appreciated for her body.”
    Jillian looked skeptical.
    “I’m serious. Everyone at the university is intimidated by her intelligence. She likes being appreciated for her appearance.”
    Jillian looked at the ceiling, “What is the world coming to?”
    “Do you want her?”
    “I’ll tell you what. I’ll pay her the ten million if she can translate the front of the tablet within six weeks.”
    “Call her and make the offer.”
    “Can she be trusted to keep this secret?”
    “You didn’t know she was brilliant. Obviously, she can hide things.”
    “If you say so. However, you need to make the call. She might not believe you’re really safe if I make it.”
    “You’re right. Connect me again.”
    “What’s going on, Chris?”
    “Dolly, I want you to consider an offer. These people I have been meeting with are having difficulty translating a document. I’ve been told to offer you ten million dollars if you can do it in six weeks; nothing if you can’t. Are you up to the challenge?”
    “You know how I love challenges. Do you think it would hold my interest?”
    “Like nothing you’ve ever seen before.”
    “This is starting to get me excited. How do we do this?”
    “You know our dancing place?”
    “Sure.”
    “Pack a bag and the people I left with will come to get you there in three hours.”
    “I’ll be there.”
    “Oh, and Dolly?”
    “I know, I know, dress appropriately.”
    Jillian felt the disconnect, “What were you going to say to her?”
    “Dress appropriately. She does like to show off.”
    “Am I sensing that you’re changing your mind about joining my project?”
    “No, not really. I don’t want to give up my dance days. However, I’m going to wait and see what Dolly finds out. If the planet is in real danger, then I might consider it.”
    “Why?”
    “I can’t allow those students under my care to come to harm if I can do anything to prevent it. That’s the only thing that would make me go.”
    Jillian shook her head. She could not understand this crazy professor.
    Dolly waited at the bar and watched the crowded dance floor. She was amazed at the couples dancing, and wondered what could have possibly