Someone should give Lois a copy of Algys Budry's (? -- I think; also sp?) The Cold Equations and insist she read it; she'll think twice before doing the stowaway act again. Or she would if she didn't have Clark to rely on...
The Cold Equations was written by Tom Godwin (although there are discussions of where the idea actually came from). Last month Baen Publishing released a collection of Godwin's short stories under the title "The Cold Equations." It is a very chilling story, and it's freshly published for everyone to check out. The retail price is $14.00, but those familiar with Baen's WebScription program can get a softcopy version for $4.00 (all figures U.S. currency).
Paul, nice story.
