Authentic Science Fiction Monthly, No. 67 — page 96: what you’re looking at

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LONELY IMMORTAL significant details. Can it be done?” “It is possible to treat a man the same way as those animals, but I will not com- mit myself to say———”” “Professor Rand, I want you to perform this experi- ment of yours—on me!”’ The scientist sighed. “My dear Mr. Nixon, too many points are involved. The—the law, for instance! Why, it might be taken as murder, or—or——”’ “Suppose I signed an agree- ment to subject myself to your experiments?” demanded Nixon. “What then?” “Even supposing the legal points were overcome, what of my reputation? No, Mr. Nixon, I could not pos- sibly = “Listen, Rand, .I’m a wealthy man. I was surprised you had not heard of me. I also have a great deal of influence. If I made the whole thing legally sound, with your name protected, could you do it?” “Yes, I—I suppose——”’ **Then, it’s agreed!” ‘Please, Mr. Nixon, I have agreed to nothing. If you 95 will listen to me, perhaps I can convince you to change your mind . . . Firstly, the shock of the force field re- pelling your time-stream might kill you.” Rand was watching Nixon for any sign of hesit- ancy, and was disappointed to see this statement had no effect on the man. “Do you think that would happen?” asked Nixon care- fully. The scientist was grudgingly truthful. “The human body should ‘be able to over-ride such a shock, but we cannot tell. It is possible——”’ “But not very?’ suggested Nixon. “Another point is_ this,” went on Rand _ hurriedly. “You might be sentenced to eternally think the same thoughts that entered your head during the time span which you would occupy.” ‘But you don’t think that’s possible, either?” pursued Nixon. “T, personally, believe that the mind is independent of time. I believe constructive thought to be possible whilst living in this state of suspended comicloooks.com