Dr. Cyclops Page #5

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The concentrator hangs down that shaft

in proximity to the main deposit.

With it I gather and conduct,

under my control,

the immense radioactive force

of nature itself.

Impossible.

Impossible?

Once, Benjamin Franklin,

with a kite, drew lightning from the storm.

In my crude way,

I am likewise drawing the cosmic force

from the bosom of the Earth.

Then what do you do with it?

I will show you.

(SLIDES BOLT)

This is my condenser.

Come.

You will note that it is similar

in design to the instruments used

in hospitals to

attack cancer tissue.

Though immeasurably

more powerful,

I am able to employ it with such

delicacy as to treat the wing

of a butterfly without injury.

If you'll examine it closely, you will

note the simplicity of construction.

Pinto.

(NEIGHS)

Pedro. Come here.

Come, Pedro.

I want you to see this, too.

(MACHINERY HUMMING)

(ALL SCREAMING)

(CRANKS)

(GROWLING)

You must not be impatient.

They are in the cellar,

but you cannot see them

until they regain consciousness.

(CHUCKLES)

I can hear Dr. Bulfinch saying,

"lmpossible,"

when he awakens to find himself

fully dressed in a pocket handkerchief.

(CAT GROWLING)

You may be right.

It is nearly time.

(GROWLING)

No.

No, you must not

frighten them.

Come, my little friends.

There is nothing here to alarm you.

(GASPS)

Vocal chords quite unimpaired.

That's a very good sign.

Have you no temperature?

Dr. Bulfinch, would you be good enough

to take the pulse of your companions?

As with all little creatures,

the first instinct

is for escape.

Well, there's the stairway.

Run if you like.

(GROWLS)

No, these mice are not for you.

At least, not yet.

Muscular coordination, perfect.

Reflex actions, perfect.

Physical structure, perfect.

There's no need to hide.

I have shut out the cat.

See, I am sitting down.

I threaten nothing.

Come on out where I can see you.

I'd like to look at you.

How fearful you are.

You've changed in more than size.

Have you forgotten breaking in

to steal my discoveries?

Have you so soon

lost all your interest?

Where is your scientific spirit?

Ah!

Come closer.

Have no fear.

What is the matter?

Can you not speak?

Yes, I can speak.

And a fine, natural voice, too.

But come, are you not curious?

Have you no questions to ask?

Only one.

Why does Providence

permit the existence of such a monstrosity?

(LAUGHS)

Marvelous.

Exactly in character.

Brain and nervous system have

come through undamaged.

Now, my little friends,

it will be necessary to again check

your various weights and sizes.

(YAWNS)

But first, you will forgive me

if I am so rude as to resort to a stimulant.

Excuse me.

But during the period

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