Katie commented that Americans had lost the ability to enjoy themselves. “We watch television,” Dave said. — Jack Mcdevitt

“We are not a debating club,” Franklin said. “Our goal is to get at the truth, where that is possible.”

And because she so desperately wanted it to be true, she knew she could not manage an objective judgment.

But, come to think of it, there was no need to wait. Time travelers don’t have to wait for anybody.