Astounding Stories #132

When a mundane accountant is suddenly whisked away to the distant Planet 23 of Lotan, he finds himself in the midst of an alien world where routine takes a backseat to survival. Though out of his depth, his unassuming nature proves unexpectedly valuable as he aids the planet’s peaceful inhabitants in fending off a threat from fierce, dwarf-like savages. After the crisis, the grateful aliens send him home—only to quietly plan their own return visit to Earth.