The Space Pioneers by [pseud.] Carey Rockwell
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be lonely. Why, I just made a trip out from Atom City all by myself.
Didn't bother me a bit!" "You did?" cried Billy. "Gosh!" He was so awed by Strong's solo trip out to the satellite that he remained silent the rest of the trip. A few moments later Strong pulled up at a small crystal structure, just off the road. He had no sooner stopped, than Billy was out of the car yelling to his father and sister at the top of his voice that they had a visitor. Hyram Logan came from around the back of the house to greet Strong, and Jane, who had been busy in the kitchen preparing supper, came to meet the young officer, wiping her hands on her apron. "Mighty glad to see the Solar Guard remembered we're out here," said Logan as he led Strong into the house. Seated comfortably in the living room, Strong brought up the purpose of his visit right away. "I've just finished talking to the cadets, Mr. Logan, and they've been telling me some strange stories about Vidac and Governor Hardy. I'd like to hear what you have to say about it." "I can say everything in one sentence, Captain," snorted Logan. "Those space crawlers are trying to take everything we have away from us!" And for three hours Strong listened as the Venusian farmer talked. When the farmer had finished, Strong asked only one question. |
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