 Why did the Latonka Trust stock start dropping?
Fans spaced about the garden's walls sluggishly stirred the night air, while the men and women sitting at the tables drank heavily of Latonka, the pale green wine of Mercury. The revolution is scheduled to break during the Festival of the Rains. Jaro Moynahan wiped the sweat from his forehead with a fine duraweb handkerchief. Jaro Moynahan refilled their empty glasses. One moment the garden was glowing in light, the next the hot black night swooped down on the revelers, pressing against their eyes like dark wool. Jaro Moynahan sat quietly back down and poured himself another glass of Latonka. Peet controlled the Latonka trade for which there was a tremendous demand throughout the Universe.
 There were rumors that the Earth Congress would grant Mercurians independence.
 Alternatives to Latonka flooded the market.  Demand for Latonka was decreasing.  There were rumors that the Earth Congress would grant Mercurians independence.  People suspected the revolution would be successful.