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DARK SKIES Zabel & Friedman 15.<br />
Entering the room is MAJOR ROBERT J. FRIEND, a man of crisp<br />
military bearing and a no-nonsense approach.<br />
He returns the salute, walks directly to Loengard.<br />
MAJOR FRIEND<br />
<strong>The</strong>y're getting younger and younger.<br />
You must be Loengard.<br />
(offers hand)<br />
Major Robert Friend. Been running<br />
`Blue Book' since 1958.<br />
Major Friend looks over the files before Loengard.<br />
MAJOR FRIEND (CONT'D)<br />
So why has Pratt sent one of his<br />
eager beavers out to dig through all<br />
our files<br />
LOENGARD<br />
(awkward)<br />
Well, I think he's just interested<br />
in seeing the taxpayers get their<br />
money's worth.<br />
MAJOR FRIEND<br />
Really You know how many cases we<br />
had last year<br />
LOENGARD<br />
(checking notes)<br />
Five-hundred fifty-seven.<br />
Major Friend seems suitably impressed, continues.<br />
MAJOR FRIEND<br />
Divided between exactly three field<br />
investigators. Son, we're the biggest<br />
bargain around.<br />
LOENGARD<br />
I think he's more concerned with<br />
whether we should be spending anything<br />
to investigate, you know, 'flying<br />
saucers.'<br />
MAJOR FRIEND<br />
You're not a believer, I take it<br />
LOENGARD<br />
Well, it does sound a little<br />
improbable, you have to admit.
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