Transcriber’s note:
This story was published in Galaxy magazine, June 1960. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[p148]
Mars had gifts to offer and Earth had much in return—if delivery could be arranged!
EARTHMEN BEARING GIFTS
By FREDRIC BROWN
Illustrated by CARTER
DHAR Ry sat alone in his room, meditating. From outside the door he caught a thought wave equivalent to a knock, and, glancing at the door, he willed it to slide open.
It opened. “Enter, my friend,” he said. He could have projected the idea telepathically; but with only two persons present, speech was more polite.