I will, I suppose, go the way of all Martians who have had the misfortune to care for a Terrestrial. A little _Listadinide_ injected under the skin will free me from an existence which has become a daily torture unless I find a way to evade the harsh laws. Please hand the enclosed documents to my Second. If I do not see you again do not grieve for me, but remember our friendship, and think sometimes of your unhappy friend. Llysanorh' Long after his missive had gone, he sat rigid, motionless, by the window with unseeing eyes fixed on the city below him. At last he rose with a sigh and left the room. Was there no way out of such misery? Was there no straw he could grasp? Of a very different caliber was an epistle sent by Fernand 60O 10 to his friend Paul 9B 1261. New York, Sept. 28th, 2660. Dear Paul: You have heard the gossip, but don't fear my having a broken heart. I am not easily downed, and I have a card or two yet to play in this game. Fact is, Alice is as hard to conquer as a steelonium wall is to break through. That, however, is to my liking, my dear Paul. I love obstacles, particularly when the goal is as pretty as Alice. I have never wanted her more than now that she has thrown me down. Perhaps if she had ever encouraged me I would not have cared a rap for her. But--this opposition inflames me! Now I will have her. I _will_ have her, and she shall love me, mark my words. I have mentioned to you before the ridiculous Martian, Llysanorh', I believe. It is very amusing to see him staring at Alice with adoration in those enormous eyes of his. I really believe he is in love with her, but these Martians are so self-controlled it is hard to tell anything about them. If Alice had fallen in love with this lanky, seven-foot Llysanorh' she would have been lost to me, and to all the rest of the world. That fellow certainly can be sugary when he wants to. However, she really imagines that she's in love with this crazy scientist, and right now I'm decidedly _de trop_. That worries me very little, I assure you. She will soon learn to love me once I can get her away from him. And I am going to provide for that. Everything has been arranged, and I am only awaiting my opportunity. If I am successful, I will take her out into space for a few months. My machine is in readiness. It is the latest type, and the finest I have ever seen. Provisions, books, reels for the Hypnobioscope, instruments, etc., in fact, everything you can think of is on board. I have even provided a well trained maid. I can assure you Alice won't find it lonesome. Besides, I flatter myself that I can be very entertaining.