Do unto others as you would have them do unto you . . . . And the natives of Capella IV, philosophers at heart, were not ones to ignore the Golden Rule . . . .
For the most part, Godwin’s stories—however grim the situation—are really about triumph in the face of adversity. Here, in a story which is also a truly classic science fiction “problem solver tale,” is a splendid example.
The little house pet from Venus didn’t like New York, so New York had to change.
Cutter demanded more and more and more efficiency—and got it! But, as in anything, enough is enough, and too much is …
The remarkable thing about Atummyc Afterbath Dusting Powder was that it gave you that lovely, radiant, atomic look—just the way the advertisements said it would. In fact, it also gave you a little something more!
The aliens wooed Earth with gifts, love, patience and peace. Who could resist them? After all, no one shoots Santa Claus!
When Uncle Peter decided to clean out the underworld, it was a fine thing for the town, but it was tough on the folks in Tibet.
To some passengers a maiden voyage was a pleasure cruise; to others it meant a hope for new life. Only the Captain knew of its danger!