The following morning everyone reported for testing in the lab as scheduled. Even Dr. Horton was there with Dr. Cooper, Jeanie, and a technician at the control panel for the sending device. Larry was stationed at the receiving panel with two of his young helpers. Mike had overslept a little, but hurried in just in time to join Cooper and the others as they sounded the warning bell to begin their experiment. They were to transport another concrete block, and there it sat, in the front right hand tube, waiting to determine the success or failure of all present. As the bell stopped ringing, the friends exchanged hellos, then Dr. Cooper yelled "Ready!" Hands flew over the panel. Mike felt an odd sensation envelope him. This was a scary experience, watching the machine that had almost killed him, in action for the first time from a safe advantage point. Lights overhead flashed all colors imaginable, the slab slowly faded from view into a sparkle of minute dust like particles. After a few moments the activity stopped. Cooper shut off the main switch, and was thrilled to hear Larry yell,
"It came through! It's all here and in one piece! We did it!"
They ran over to look, and sure enough, there it was, safe and sound! There was a lot of congratulatory hugging, then everyone returned to positions.
"But Doc," Mike asked, "that experiment proves the machine works transporting objects, but how will you know if it works on living things?"
"I've already thought of a way to answer that question!" Cooper told him, and motioned to Horton. The older man went to a nearby table and picked up a small, square object that was covered with a black cloth, from it. He brought it up to the others. Sitting it on the floor he pulled the black cloth away to reveal a cage filled with two guinea pigs,, announcing,
"It's time for Gertrude and Heathcliffe!"
"Ooooh!" Jeanie cried, thoroughly charmed by the little creatures. "They're sweet! You want me to put these adorable little things in there?" she asked. She had taken one of them out and was patting it, holding it close to her breast.
"Yeah. Don't worry," Cooper said, and she replaced the furry creature into its cage, and sat that on the floor inside the transport tube beside the one where the slab had been. The beaming process was repeated, and, another success was reported by Larry.
When this was over, Jeanie returned the cage to the lab table, but it remained uncovered so Horton could examine its contents. The rest watched and were thrilled to hear the little animals were fine. They went happily back to their stations to take notes and make  equipment checks. One of the techs stayed behind for a few minutes to keep an eye