But what Scottie says about Dr. Phalen points out the one thing she knows for certain, the thing she’s learned, her one small payment for the risks they’ve taken. People are lying to her. There has to be a reason for that and whatever the reason is, whatever the cause, it can’t be good. Two very respectable scientists do not just start telling lies because they’re in a mood. Scientists are at least as conscious of their reputations as bankers. Saying the sky is green when in fact it’s gray or brown would only make them look foolish and that is the one thing no scientist wants.