As her feet moved up and down on the hard concrete of Installation Way, she considered her situation.

The Netters had been unexpected. However, due to impressment in Installation Way, she had evaded the possibility of the Systems Operator and her father catching her on Gray Point Road.

In the escape plan she had Helen had devised, she had 17 miles and Helen had 15 miles to reach their destination -- about four days each. Since delays were expected, three extra days were allotted. One week from when they started, They would meet at the designated place on the East side of the Lake.