Authentic Science Fiction Monthly, No. 65 — page 115: what you’re looking at

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AUTHENTIC SCIENCE FICTION worn out. Lucky I received the impression from Bill. I felt that there was some danger. You see, my tracking equipment is not sensitive enough to keep _ constant touch with everyone. Some I can track fairly well, others not so good. Anyway, it’s wonderful to know that Bill could bring you back with him, Princess. This opens up great and intriguing possi- bilities.” After they had rested, the three discussed the problem as to how they could contact Dudley Bernard in the demon kingdoms. Duvane had a suggestion. ““You say he’s been a patient of yours, doctor. You must be familiar with your machine’s settings for him and Bill. Can you not work out from those figures a tuning which would make it easier to send Bill into the right kingdom and find Bernard ?” The doc was pleased with this idea. ““Yes, yes, I follow what you mean,” he said, enthusiastically. ““‘But I fear that Bill would be taken prisoner again if he were to be projected into the demon 114 country. It’s no use him going there if he cannot act effec- tively against the opposition, and yet have the opportunity to discuss things with Bernard.” Everyone looked glum. This was, indeed, a poser. Bill, as usual, rubbed his chin. “‘What about your science, doc?’’ he challenged. “‘Couldn’t you fit me with a force-screen or something which would stop those demon-boys?”’ The three discussed this at some length. Finally, Phill- man said: “‘It seems to be the only course left. Each time I ‘phone Bernard he won’t talk. I'll have to see what I can fix up in my lab. Mean- while, you make yourselves at home. Oh, I almost forgot, Bill. Your Editor wants to hear from you.” Bill frowned. “‘He’ll hardly believe what I’ve experienced. Don’t think I want him to know about Duvane—not just yet. Probably think the whole thing a hoax. Well, you’ve your problems, doc, and I’ve got mine.” Bill gave his chief a modified version of his adventures. comiclbooks.conrn