This Island Earth Page #5

effective our voices will be...

when the world learns

of our achievements.

Well, there you have it.

Nothing new, perhaps,

but then, what is?

However, let me assure you, doctor,

that we are dedicated men and women,

and as such,

we can accomplish wonders.

Well, what do you

think of us?

This all sounds great,

mr. Exeter, but why me?

Dr. Meacham, we happen to know

that you're on the threshold...

Of discovering limitless amounts

of free nuclear energy.

More specifically, the

conversion of lead into uranium.

Dr. Adams here has been

working along the same lines,

perhaps just

a step behind you,

although both of you are way

ahead of anyone else in your field.

Be careful. Exeter will

flatter you to death.

The truth is never

flattering, Dr. Adams.

Now suppose you relax

and think it over.

Suppose when I do, I find

I can't go along with you?

Naturally, we'll expect you to be

discreet about what you've seen here.

Otherwise, you're free to leave,

Dr. Meacham. As free as air.

And now suppose we continue

your tour of inspection...

right from our chairs.

Conserving energy is one of our

primary concerns, isn't it, doctor?

Your laboratory, doctor. Immediately

below this office, I believe.

Still under construction,

but in a few days,

well, we'll have some

surprises for you. Brack!

Everything in order?

Yes.

Thank you, Brack.

Any reason why you can't start

in the morning, doctor?

No. Another view of your laboratory...

with, uh, your own

interocitor, of course.

In addition to which,

we hope to provide you with...

one of our other units

calling, doctor. Other units?

Yes, we have several at strategic

points throughout the world.

Please forgive me.

We'll have a chat at dinner, Meacham.

Excellent cuisine, by the way.

Like everybody here, the chef

must be dedicated to his work.

Uh, you'll find the stairway through

the living room and to your right.

Your room is at the top

of the stairs. Thanks.

Dr. Meacham,

I'm still sorry I wasn't

the girl in Vermont.

I find, is unsatisfactory.

Yes?

Why schedule as planned.

Because certain methods imposed upon me by

the council have not been effective here.

I wish to discuss it

with the council.

Impossible. The time element will

not permit any dissenting opinions.

Pplan "a" as instructed.

On status of personnel.

With the arrival of Meacham, the

personnel roster is complete.

Proceed with plan "a."

What do you think

of mr. Mozart, Exeter?

I'm afraid I don't

know the chap.

My mind must have been wandering.

Your composer, of course.

Composer? He belongs to

the World. Yes, indeed.

The dinner, Exeter, was even

more perfect than you promised.

Now if you'll excuse me, I could

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