2000 Crime novel by Arnaldur Indriðason.
1Next instant Myrin, for once in a hurry, broke into the room.
2Next instant Myrin turned, and without another word walked from the room.
3For another minute or two there was silence; then Myrin said:
4Go on a Thursday to see Dana Gould or Arden Myrin.
5Said Myrin: You are accustomed to the idea of government.
6In a minute or two the congestion seemed relieved, and Myrin began to talk slowly:
7As for Myrin and myself, we must make certain preparations before the announcement is made.
8Estra and Myrin considered this for perhaps three seconds.
9Progress having come to an end, I don't see what you find to interest you, Myrin.
10The doctor looked Myrin over as though she were a patient with a new kind of disease.
11He and Myrin exchanged lightninglike glances; then the Venusian's face warmed with the smile he gave the architect.
12Here the four were given seats in the usual saddellike chairs, and then Myrin answered Van Emmon's question:
13But it was Myrin who answered.
14Just then Estra and Myrin returned.
15Smith looked for the telephone wires to snap, but Estra seemed to know, and instantly followed Myrin's lead.
16Estra and Myrin, walking very slowly, took them to a side street, where two of the cigar-shaped cars were standing.