You're not taking my bet, eh, Perry? Mason reached quickly for a law book, as though intending to use it as a missile, and the detective hastily slammed the door shut.  
We know your time is valuable, Lord Bludd. Therefore, everything has been prepared. Holtzman folded his hands. This new device has never been tested, and in today's presentation you will be the first to witness its potential.
 
Bludd's voice was deep, but musical. We always expect the best from you, Tio. If thinking machines have nightmares, no doubt you are in them.
 
The entourage chuckled, and Holtzman did his best to blush. He turned toward the slaves and began issuing orders. A half dozen workers held data-recording devices, positioned at important points around the robot mockup!