Authentic Science Fiction Monthly No. 50 — page 60: what you’re looking at

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IT TAKES TWO wanted, to stay here with Claire. More, perhaps, than you'll ever realise.” Claire gave a stifled sob and ran to Jarril, folded her- self into his embrace, her head on his chest. Jarril, tight-lipped, smiled down, hating himself for doing this to her and yet seeing no other way. pis “When the rocket leaves for the frontier planet, I’ll be on it.” Jarril had difficulty in speaking. “Ill do what I can to hasten the end of the war. I can keep in contact with you; the commind will see to that. But you must realise that there is little one man can do.” “Don’t go, Jarril.” Claire was sobbing, straining her man to her with arms that would break before they let go. “I must do what I see is right. You have taught me that. If I had been just an ordinary sort of person, with- out the experience of the commind to buoy me up, then I should no doubt very easily have been able to stay here. But I must do what I see is right.” Gently, so as not to hurt her too much, Jarril freed himself from Claire’s grip. He walked away, through the door, towards the rocket. “T’]l wait on board,” he called back. “It’s best that way. One day, I'll be back.” He turned, just before he entered the airlock. He waved one arm. Then he had gone. Great New Competition Write a science fiction story of any length up to five thousand words. lf it is accepted for publication in this magazine, you may choose ANY SIX Panther Library editions from past advertisements. This prize of half a dozen BOUND BOOKS will help you start a library, or will be a fine addition to the one you already have. Get out your pens! comicbooks.conn