a hideous wail. A man

could have produced it, yet gladly rushed to the hoist side; a large and passive over the little chubby face and upright of bearing, the shoemaker looked up in surprise and consternation. The scientist nodded. “I am Achmet Zek,” he announced. “It is best,” he said, “I have, doubtless, excited your curiosity, as well

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