that's the best explanation, after all," Houston said.

"Perhaps. Who knows?" Reinhardt crushed his cigarette out in a tray.
"I'll go now, and let you get some rest. And don't worry; I'll have you
notified as soon as Dorrine starts to come out of it."

"Thanks--Chief," Houston said as Reinhardt left the room.

David Houston lay back in his bed and closed his eyes.

For the first time in his life, he felt completely at peace--with
himself, and with the Universe.

THE END

Transcriber's Note:

This etext was produced from _Amazing Stories_ September 1957.
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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