The tense face opposite her in the screen calmed and began nodding agreement as she made her points. "So you see," she concluded, "the mere temporary absence of young Smith at this time is not a bad thing, but a necessity, resulting from the joint influences of your three horoscopes.  Do not worry and do not be afraid; he will be back - or you will hear from him - very shortly.  The important thing is to take no drastic or irrevocable action until that time.  Be calm."