0. What could he say to her? That he was sorry she was hurt and that
he was such a fool? And then back to the super mech hostel and the five
other cripples who shared the room?

212. The door ajar. A private room. He was glad of that. The headache
was more violent now--there was a bitter taste in his mouth as his super
mech entered the room.

She was alone, looking tiny and helpless on the high bed. To him, after
three years, she was more beautiful than he remembered, even though the
pure whiteness of her once-graying hair startled him.

"Janith," he said uncertainly.

She turned her head, curiosity in her expression, and then understanding
came. There was no mistaking the warmth and welcome that came into her
eyes. She held out her arms.

"Duggy," she commanded, "come here."

And he knew then, without ever being told, that his revolt and flight
had all been part of the therapy, and Janith had known all the time
where he had been....

Transcriber's Note:

This etext was produced from _Fantastic Universe_ 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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