There is a flaw within his new machine,

Though he cannot perceive it of himself.

A veil of mystic darkness hinders him.

But I, with my clear common sense, shall be

Of much more use to him than mystic dreams.

This for a long while hath been my desire;

Yet knew I not how to accomplish it.

At length a light is thrown athwart my path.

Now must I think of all the arguments

Which will make Strader realize the truth.