"Not at all! In the lower animal and plant orders more amazing mutations occurred during the Atomic Wars—we just never noticed because they didn't touch us closely."
Ruskin's mind rushed over the implications, all the frightful and carefully ignored aberrations of the Atomic blasts.
If it was true, and he still wouldn't let himself be convinced, it would be a tremendous blow to the morale of Society. And it was his duty to protect the well-being of Society. He must decide ... now ... for Society....
"This is a very delicate problem, Bigelow," he said finally.
"I know, Commissioner."
"You've come upon something ... fantastic."
"Thank you, Commissioner."
"We must handle this very carefully."
"I understand."
"Good. Leave the book with me ... for security reasons ... and I'll figure how to handle it."