Authentic Science Fiction Monthly No. 50 — page 117: what you’re looking at

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AUTHENTIC SCIENCE FICTION about my sanity. The only thing I couldn’t figure and which made me doubt my theory was the Kid. Why was his brain affected ? Later I found out, and it proved conclusively, to my mind, that my theory was correct. In Kruger’s office I noticed that directly in line with where I had been standing when assailed by the sudden headache—and in line with the Kid’s position on the floor —was a mirror. Now I think the kid was a mutant, and could produce a bolt of mental energy which killed anyone in its path. What I think happened was that he directed one at me— but it was reflected back at him from the mirror. A crazy theory? Maybe... Now in the bar having a drink and glancing round, I see a girl looking at me. There’s nothing particularly strange in that—it’s happened before. But for some reason or other she reminds me of some- body. She’s some looker, too, very pretty, swell figure, green- ish eyes... The eyes! I’ve seen eyes like those before, though not quite the same shade of green. But the expression is the same. A thought has just struck me. I wonder, did the Kid have any brothers ... or sisters ? Suddenly, I feel weak and afraid. She’s looking at me, a fixed smile on her face. But her eyes aren’t smiling. And my head is beginning to ache. ANSWERS TO . DO YOU KNOW—YOUR PLANETS? (See page 110) Earth. Saturn. ( ( ( ( ( ( 1) Jupiter—it is larger than all the others put together. 2) Either Mercury or Pluto. Astronomers aren’t sure yet. 3) Mercury. 350° C. on the light side. 4) Either Neptune or Pluto, probably Pluto. 5) 6) 116 comicloooks.com