 What is the meaning of “laconically” as used in this passage?
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] True, there had been others, pioneers, before the company came, who objected to the expansion of the monopolistic control. Anything involving executions had to be referred to the Interplanetary Council on Earth. This walk was part of a regular routine of physical exercise that kept his body hard and resilient in spite of long hours spent in the laboratory. Pete Brent's joking words flashed back to him. "Wherethehell's who?" "Quit stallin', bud.
 Concisely
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