"I suspect," said Carroll. "The aliens must destroy us lest we destroy them. This is their way. We must stop that mass!"
"Look," said Majors. "Let's find out the course of that celestial object first!"
"It will be," said Carroll.
"Carroll," objected Majors, "why must you insist upon blaming the aliens for something that is definitely a matter of celestial chance?"
"Because it is not celestial chance," snapped Carroll. "And I'll yet prove it!"
CHAPTER XI
Prophets of Doom
Rita Galloway came at Pollard's request, and the doctor told her about the new developments. She listened with interest, finally nodded with comprehension.
"So that," she said, "is what drove him mad?"