Tangle Hold
Tangle Hold
作者:Wallace, F. L. (Floyd L.), 1915-2004; Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 [Illustrator]
体例:题 章数:25
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章节目录
共 25 题- TANGLE HOLD
- By F. L. WALLACE
- Illustrated by EMSH
- Thadeus Jadiver sighed. "What am I in for?"
- He turned. "That's right. Can I help you?"
- Burlingame looked at him astutely. "Considering it yourself?"
- Burlingame grinned. "Twenty-five years ago."
- Jadiver stood up. "I'd better get started. Where do I work?"
- He eyed her amusedly. "What's the hurry?"
- She shrugged. "They told me it was the best."
- She nodded. "Is that all?"
- Dressed, she came back to him. "What are those instructions?"
- She looked longingly at the face in the mirror. "How do I do that?"
- Jadiver grumbled in defeat. "I want something for my whisk--"
- The robot complied eagerly. "Anything else? Shampoo?"
- That escape was closed. "I can't make plans so far in advance."
- Jadiver drew away from that eagerness. "What is this bargain?"
- He stood up. "Breakfast?"
- But if he didn't pass the test--
- The woman sniffled. "I don't care, Henry. We're going back to Earth."
- The woman asked doubtfully, "Could you?"
- Unless--
- She found a cigarette and lighted it. "You're pretty good, you know."
- He grinned. "I'll make it this time. I know what to do."
- The clerk looked up eagerly. "You're back. I knew I could count on you."