Captain Future 26 - Earthmen No More (March 1951) (7 page)

Simon Wright nodded. “They insult each other like deadly enemies, but in actuality, there’s a great deal of affection between them. They’re going to be the best comrades in the world.”

“I’m so pleased.” She smiled. “I don’t think I’m going to be lonely from now on. Now that Otho’s here, even Grag seems more human. And when they start to insult each other — it’s as good as being back on Earth watching a show.”

“I thought Otho would please you. I’m glad, for your sake, if for nothing else, that we decided to make him differently from Grag. And I think,” he added, “that none of us will ever regret making either of them.”

Years later, Simon Wright was to remember those prophetic words.

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