This is a classic science fiction short story by James H. Schmitz and illustrated by Brotman. The following passage is part of its intriguing intro: 'It's one thing to try to get away with what you believe to be a lie and be caught at it- and something different, and far worse sometimes, to find it isn't a lie ...' This work is part of our Vintage Sci-Fi Classics Series, a series in which we are republishing some of the best stories in the genre by...