 Why does the Cosmic Express official assume Eric and Nada are the victims of the situation?
Experimenter Publications Inc. When the vogue for science-fantasy altered to super science, he created the memorable super lock-picker Giles Habilula as the major attraction in a rousing trio of space operas , The Legion of Space, The Cometeers and One Against the Legion. It is especially important because it stylistically forecast a later trend to accept the background for granted, regardless of the quantity of wonders, and proceed with the story. Nada Stokes-Harding was also an author. Eric led Nada down a long, carpeted corridor to a wide glass door, which bore the words: COSMIC EXPRESS stenciled in gold capitals across it.
 The official is more concerned about the drunk operator, given that alcohol is outlawed. It does not occur to the official that anyone would request to be sent to Venus.
 The official is more concerned about the drunk operator, given that alcohol is outlawed. It does not occur to the official that anyone would request to be sent to Venus.  There are only 16 designated Cosmic Express destinations, and Venus is not one of them.  The official knows Eric and Nada should be arrested but does not want the situation to become a scandal.  The Venus colony has not built a receiving station.