Capitol Hill, the core of power in Washington, D.C.
Under the leaden sky, soldiers, politicians, and lobbyists moved like a tide between the massive columns, anxiety and ambition etched on every face.
Several black carriages stopped before the steps of the Department of the Army. Felix and Catherine alighted, accompanied by Dr. Thorne, who had been "liberated" from the laboratory.
This time, they were partners, the States's most important military logistics suppliers, here to report on their work.
In Secretary Stanton's office, the atmosphere was serious and efficient. Besides Stanton himself, General Hammond, the Surgeon General, and Chairman Clark and Senator Hans, representing Congress to oversee the matter, were also present.
