Our reports already show that every line of communication has been broken by one swift, sharp blow.

True, in a few hours all these avenues can be opened up again.

By morning, the Niagara works will be in receipt of messages; trains will be running; the troop-planes will be carrying their hordes at the command of Flint.

By morning, yes.

But in the meantime--" He spread his fingers, upward, with an expressive gesture.
"By morning," Craig mumbled, "what will there be left to protect ?" A little silence followed.