—15—Iterative Deepening Can Save Your Life

I know that look,” said Mavis. Frank looked up at the TCP Flyer’s captain in annoyance. He preferred to brood quietly, and this was the second interruption in 10 minutes.

“What look?” he growled.

“That look,” she said, waving in Frank’s general direction. “You’re questioning your search and wondering if you spent too much time on dead ends.”

“Why would I be doing that?” Frank asked.

“I heard what the kid said,” Mavis explained. “You’re suddenly on a tight timeline, and we have at least another hour before we get back to Usb.”

Frank nodded. “If this piece of junk—”

“Hey, now. Just because you’re questioning your search doesn’t give you a reason to insult my ship.”

“Yeah. I suppose,” Frank mumbled by way ...

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