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Science Adventure Stories, v. 1, issue 2, October 1938
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18. Science Adventure Stories ********************************************************** late, I decided not to allow them to return to full consciousness till tomorrow, when I can better note their reactions. Therefore I gave each a drug that will keep them sleeping peacefully till morning. August 10 I am now thoroly convinced that the operation is a complete success. I have released Shelley--in Caul's body--form his cage and he seems as docile as he has always been. His new form must seem# somewhat irksome to him, however. He is rather unsteady on his feet, and walks upright with a decided effort. His senses undoubtedly seem impaired to him, also. It is well known that man's organs of sight, hearing, smell, etc., are decidedly inferior to the animals'. All in all, tho# he seems a bit puzzled over it all, the novelty of his physical change seems to please him. With Caul, however, there is a different problem. When he came to he seemed to realize almost immediately what had transpired. At first he tore around his cage like a mad creature, screaming at me in his distorted speech. After a few minutes he quieted down and for the rest of the day he squatted in his cage, silently, never moving, except that his eyes followed me constantly wherever I went in the room. I now carry a revolver for my own safety. There is no telling whether Shelley might suddenly become dangerous. The way to my escape is clear. I will change personalities with my brother! It will be a simple matter to lure him to my laboratory which, otherwise, he never comes
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18. Science Adventure Stories ********************************************************** late, I decided not to allow them to return to full consciousness till tomorrow, when I can better note their reactions. Therefore I gave each a drug that will keep them sleeping peacefully till morning. August 10 I am now thoroly convinced that the operation is a complete success. I have released Shelley--in Caul's body--form his cage and he seems as docile as he has always been. His new form must seem# somewhat irksome to him, however. He is rather unsteady on his feet, and walks upright with a decided effort. His senses undoubtedly seem impaired to him, also. It is well known that man's organs of sight, hearing, smell, etc., are decidedly inferior to the animals'. All in all, tho# he seems a bit puzzled over it all, the novelty of his physical change seems to please him. With Caul, however, there is a different problem. When he came to he seemed to realize almost immediately what had transpired. At first he tore around his cage like a mad creature, screaming at me in his distorted speech. After a few minutes he quieted down and for the rest of the day he squatted in his cage, silently, never moving, except that his eyes followed me constantly wherever I went in the room. I now carry a revolver for my own safety. There is no telling whether Shelley might suddenly become dangerous. The way to my escape is clear. I will change personalities with my brother! It will be a simple matter to lure him to my laboratory which, otherwise, he never comes
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