"But if we _don't_ find him," the major said softly, "we'll _never_
know. That's the beauty of it, sergeant. If we don't find him, then
he's won. In his own fiendish, twisted way, he's won."

"If we don't find him," said the sergeant stolidly, "I think we better
keep a sharp eye out for the next intelligent race we meet. He might
find 'em first."

"Maybe," said the major very softly, "that's just what he wanted. I
wish I knew why."

THE END

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