The Last Days of the Captain
By KATE WILHELM
Illustrated by GAUGHAN
There is much to be learned even under
the worst of circumstances. For example,
about men and women, and love and death.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Amazing Stories November 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Keith looked up scowling as the mayor entered his temporary office. "Well?" he snapped.
"Captain Winters, there are problems. Some of the people don't wish to leave.... Their crops, their homes...." Mayor Stebbins edged into the room hesitantly. "If you'd talk to them...."