by said. "Money, yes, of course." He took a checkbook from
his inside pocket and hurriedly wrote a check for six thousand dollars.
"When can we have it delivered?" he asked.

"You want it shipped the usual way?"

"No," Allenby said, staring at the red-cushioned chair. "Send it air
freight. Then bill us for the expense."

"Whatever you say," Jenkins said, smiling, taking the check. "You'll
have it by the first of the week, probably. I'll put a complete parts
and assembly manual inside the crate."

"Good, good. But maybe I should test it again, you know. Star-Time can't
really afford to make a mistake as expensive as this."

"No," Jenkins said quickly. Then, "I'll guarantee it, of course. If it
doesn't work out, I'll give you a full refund. But don't try it again,
today. Don't let anyone have it more than once in one day. Stamp them on
the hand or something when they take the trip."

"Why?"

Jenkins looked troubled. "I'm not sure, but people might not want to
come back. Too many times in a row and they might be able to stay
there ... in their minds of course."

"Of course, of course. Well, it's been a pleasure doing business with
you, Mr. Jenkins. I hope to see you again soon." They walked back to
Allenby's not-very-late model car and shook hands. Allenby drove away.

On the way back to the hotel, and as he lay for a long time in the
bathtub, letting the warmness drift away from the water, the thought ran
over and over in his mind. They might be able to stay there, Allenby
said to himself. They might be able to stay there. He smiled warmly at a
crack in the plaster as he thought of the first of the week and the
fragrant meadow.

Transcriber's Note:

This etext was produced from _Analog Science Fact & Fiction_
November 1963. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling
and typographical errors have been corrected without note.

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