Virgin Planet by Anderson Poul

Author:Anderson, Poul [Anderson, Poul]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Kathleen caught the Man’s hands between her own and looked up at him. “B’lieve kissing cust’mary ‘mong mixed, fam’ly tribes,” she said.

Davis glanced at the impassive audience, shrugged a little, grinned one-sided, and pulled Kathleen against him. She placed his palms on her flanks and hugged his neck. As their lips met, Barbara told herself with an oath that she would not bawl..

“Pleas’rable,” said KathIeen. “See potential’ties of an elab’rated technique in this. What methods d’y’ rec’mmend?” “Well, uh, you might try moving around a little,” choked Davis. . She writhed. Her fingers stroked him experimentally, sensitive to his own response. As he came up for air, Davis gasped: “Great Cosmos! I n – n - never expected-an intellectual like you – would -” “All arts best when an’lyzed.” Kathleen was as flushed as he, starting to breathe hard. “Once I get a background o’ ‘sperience, I might, … yes . . originate new styles in this art.” “For all thigs’ sake,” exploded Davis, “Let’s go accumulate some background!” “Yes. At once. F’r sake of all Burkeville, anyhow, best we get this project org’nized fast. Come” She seized his wrist and urged him toward the inner building. A hesitation came upon Davis. His gaze flickered back towards the Councilors. They had taken on avid expressions, but the atmosphere was, somehow disturbingly unbiological, He cleared his throat. “But wait a minute, sweetheart. I can understand your, uh, natural curiosity. But have you any plans beyond that?” “ ‘Course.” Kathleen smiled at him. “We know well enough, we need Men. Watched birds in springtime. Y’ give new experience, healthy life, t’whole town.” ”Mmmm . . ye-e-es … in the course of time!” “An children!” Kathleen’s tone grew fierce. “Y’ think we like having Doctors boss us? Y’ll make us free o’ Doctors. We’ll have t’ hide y’, first, play waiting game. But when your sons begin t’ grow up

– un’erstand? We’ll own Atlantis.

Davis jaw dropped. He backed away. “Wait!” he exclaimed. “Wait just a minute. I thought you’d

help me get my own ship back-I could bring all the Men you want …“

“An’ Burkeville b’comes nothing? No, no, Davis. Here y’ stay.”

“But …”

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