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But you didnt go to an island, said the Savage, breaking a long silence. The Controller smiled. Thats how I paid. By choosing to serve happiness. Other peoplesnot mine. Its lucky, he added, after a pause, that there are such a lot of islands in the world. I dont know what we should do without them. Put you all in the lethal chamber, I suppose. By the way, Mr. Watson, would you like a tropical climate? The Marquesas, for example; or Samoa? Or something rather more bracing? Helmholtz rose from his pneumatic chair. I should like a thoroughly bad climate, he answered. I believe one would write better if the climate were bad. If there were a lot of wind and storms, for example The Controller nodded his approbation. I like your spirit, Mr. Watson. I like it very much indeed. As much as I officially disapprove of it. He smiled. What about the Falkland Islands? Yes, I think that will do, Helmholtz answered. And now, if you dont mind, Ill go and see how poor Bernards getting on. |
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