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Title: Such Blooming Talk

Author: L. Major Reynolds

Release Date: July 8, 2009 [EBook #29356]

Language: English

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_A bit of levity never hurt anyone--even a science fiction editor,
writer or reader, we hope. And a laugh has been known to lighten a
heavy load and even change the path of history. So--we give you this
brief moment with an amazed scientist and his startling
creations--for a brief chuckle._

such
blooming
talk

_by ... L. Major Reynolds_

Henderson's lovely flowers were going to bring
him fame--until they walked and talked too much.

The ringing of the door bell cut into Henderson's concentration and he
made a gesture of irritation with one outflung hand. But he didn't raise
his head or shift his eyes one iota from the tiny green thing on his
laboratory table. Tensely absorbed, he stood watching the small miracle
he had made and emotion approaching exultation gripped him.

He slid one hand toward a switch, never moving his eyes from the table.
The infinitesimal movement of his hand increased the power throb in the
machine at his side so imperceptibly that only he could be aware of it.

Suddenly his breath exploded in what was almost a squeal of delight.

The small green plant on the table was with great effort extending a
pair of tiny rootlets and was trying to use them to walk!

As Henderson watched, spellbound, the sudden cessation of the doorbell's
ring went unnoticed. He stood there, willing with every cell of his body
the miracle that would make that small shred of green take the first
vital step.

Slowly, slowly it struggled to an upright position, stood wavering.
Henderson increased the power with a trembling hand and almost forgot to
breathe as he waited for the miracle which followed.

Several more rootlets abruptly appeared, and now the plant balanced
itself easily on the bare table. Then