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If you are not located in the United States, you -will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before -using this eBook. - -Title: In the Earth's Shadow - -Author: John L. Chapman - -Release Date: March 13, 2021 [eBook #64803] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -Produced by: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed - Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net - -*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK IN THE EARTH'S SHADOW *** - - - - - IN THE EARTH'S SHADOW - - by JOHN L. CHAPMAN - - _The adventure of a man who sat - alone in space for six years!_ - - [Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from - Comet December 40. - Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that - the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] - - -Ferris was in the tiny cupola, admiring the immense sphere of Earth -above him, when the bell sounded. Galsworth again, no doubt. It had -been Galsworth every time for twenty-four hours. What did he want now? - -Ferris went below, preparing himself for the same ugly face, the usual -grating voice. He sat before the screens and snapped a switch. The -screen colored, took form. He was right. - -Galsworth said: "Fuel Station 12?" As if he didn't know. When Ferris -nodded, the company head announced: "Replacement will be in effect -within ten hours. You'll prepare for the trip." - -"Replacement!" Ferris gasped. "For what reason--" - -"You'll have the details when you reach Earth, Ferris. Be ready when -Brooks arrives. He'll be there shortly." - -"Brooks! Who's he? The kid?" - -"You're asking too many questions, Ferris. Brooks is young, yes, but -he'll fill the position. We'll explain later. That's all." - -It took a few minutes for Ferris to recover. Replacement! After six -years of service at the number one fuel station between the Earth -and Moon. Why, he was the only man who could handle Station 12! And -Galsworth was sending Brooks, a green kid barely out of SM school. What -was the guy thinking of? - -Angered, Ferris got up from his stool and paced the floor. It was easy -to picture Galsworth sitting at his desk. He'd be chewing a big cigar, -pounding a pudgy fist into his palm, telling young Brooks that Station -12 needed a stalwart lad willing to face numerous cosmic dangers in -order that commerce between the Earth and Moon would not fall below its -present status. Only Galsworth would say it like that. - -Well, what was wrong with the present status? Ferris had kept the -company heads above water; he hadn't fallen down on the job. But they -apparently weren't satisfied. Something was wrong, and it seemed that -Galsworth was taking it out on Ferris. - -Still perplexed, Ferris entered his living quarters and began packing. -He dismissed Galsworth from his mind, wondered whether or not Brooks -could meet the task of operating the station. It was a lonely job, -sitting there in the cylindrical island of space, watching ships -approach and pass in the cold void that housed him. Brooks would grow -weary of it, just as Ferris had at first. There wasn't a more dismal -existence in the solar system, but to Ferris it was home, and even the -thought of that was comforting. - -The sound of a hissing airlock brought Ferris to his senses. Brooks was -ahead of schedule-- - -Ferris went back to the control room. A tall fellow stood there, his -hair drooping, his space tunic ripped open at the collar. His face was -stone-like. - -"You aren't Brooks," said Ferris. "What do you want?" - -"Fuel," the other dropped a hand to a belt holster. "I need fuel for -my ship--a lot of it. And you're the only fellow in my path who's got -it. Let's not waste time." - -"You've come to the wrong place," said Ferris, starting forward. "The -barrels here are under government combination seal, and can't be opened -by anyone other than the inspectors who accompany our regular ships." - -"Nevertheless," the tall fellow drew his beam gun, "you have fuel in -your repulsion tanks, and that's as good as any." - -For a moment Ferris stood there, undetermined. Then he remembered a -police bulletin not so long ago. A convict had escaped from one of -Earth's interplanetary prisons. He understood now. - -"You're Siegal," he said. - -The other nodded. "My ship hasn't the fuel to carry me to the Moon. I -don't like to insist, but I'm going to drain your tanks." - -"The station will fall," Ferris warned. "If the repulsion tanks are -drained, gravity will take hold." - -"Unfortunate," said Siegal, "but it's me or the station. I've brought a -hose along--also a container. I'll give you the pleasure of filling it -for me. Hurry." - -Ferris had no choice, so he did as directed. Siegal had the drop on -him, and it was best to play safe. Perhaps he could talk the fellow out -of his wild plan. There was a chance. - -"Think you'll make it to the Moon?" queried Ferris as he loosened a -valve and inserted the hose. "It's a long trek for such a small amount -of fuel. Besides, you'll burn up half the stuff getting started. -There's no launch here, you know." - -"I left Earth without a launch," said Siegal crisply. "I can do it -again." - -The syphon began a steady flow. - -"You won't make it," remarked Ferris. "And if you do get there, what -then? There's no place for you on the Moon. They'll track you down in a -few days." - -Siegal laughed. "You seem quite certain of all this." - -"Besides," went on Ferris, "I'll tell them all about you. They'll know -just where you are, and they'll be waiting for you when you reach the -Moon." - -"Not if I destroy your radio," said Siegal, "and not if you ride the -station back to Earth." - -For a long minute there was silence. The only sound was the trickling -of the liquid fuel. Ferris became uneasy. - -"That's murder," he said at length. - -"True," agreed Siegal. "That is murder, isn't it?" - -The container was full. At the point of Siegal's gun, Ferris carried -the fuel to the airlock, where he was forced to don a space tunic and -transport the container to the lone ship that was anchored outside. -He made several trips, until the station's tanks were nearly empty. -Through vision screens, the glow of the repulsion jets could be seen, -receding gradually. - -"The station will move in a matter of hours," said Ferris. "It's a -devilish trick, Siegal, and I hope they get you for it." - -"Never mind. Just fill the container again. I want to be sure the tank -is empty." - -Ferris set to work again. As he bent over the tanks, the floor gave a -sudden lurch and threw him against the wall. Siegal clutched a door -frame and steadied himself. - -"No tricks, Ferris." - -"But the station's moving. Can't you see?" - -"Sooner than you expected. Perhaps you can tell me why." - -"I don't know, Siegal. Something's happened." - -"It's all right, finish your work." - -Ferris complied. Once more the precious liquid trickled into the -container. Minutes passed. - -"Brooks reporting, sir." - -Siegal turned, astounded. The red-headed youngster stood there, a -look of bewilderment on his face. Then Ferris leaped, caught Siegal -about the hips and sent him sprawling over the station floor. But the -convict was elusive. He twisted free, somewhat dazed, and stood erect. -He fired a beam at Ferris, who rolled across the floor in pain. Brooks, -realization having dawned upon him, started forward. Siegal emitted a -shrill noise, grabbed the container and ran for the airlock. Brooks -blocked his way, and went down as the gun struck his skull. Siegal -leaped over him, vanishing a moment later beyond the airlock. - - * * * * * - -His brain in a turmoil, Ferris got slowly to his feet and looked about. -The room was empty. No Siegal, no Brooks. The station was tilted at -an angle, swaying slightly. It was falling, due to the excess weight -applied when Brooks anchored his cruiser. - -Ferris nursed his aching head. The beam had shaved his neck just below -the ear, breaking his space tunic's glass helmet, otherwise doing no -harm. - -Ferris made his way to the airlock. Through the heavy glass he glimpsed -a portion of Siegal's ship. Quickly, a plan formed in his mind. - -He removed a metal space suit from a locker, donned it and clumped -awkwardly up a stairway leading to the upper level. He crossed to a -second airlock, advanced through, and stepped lightly onto the top of -Siegal's ship. He dropped flat and crawled to the supply lock, through -which a ship's food bundles were loaded. He grasped the latch firmly, -and waited. - -A minute later the little cruiser moved into space. Behind, Fuel -Station 12 continued its Earthward fall. Ferris watched it go, his -heart heavy. All his belongings went with Station 12, all the things he -had called his home for six long years. He wondered about Brooks. The -fellow's cruiser was drifting lifelessly to one side, no doubt having -been cut free by Siegal. There was no evidence of Brooks' whereabouts. - -Ferris clung to the heavy latch as Siegal's cruiser slipped away in -space. Above and all around him hovered the vast outline of Earth, the -continents and oceans showing dimly through the deep shadows. To the -left was the Moon, drifting aimlessly along the great star-curtain. - -Ferris tugged at the latch. It moved a little. He tugged again and it -sprang free. Ferris stood up, straddled the circular lock, and pulled -back the cover. Air rushed out. Through the narrow hole he saw the tiny -storage compartment. Satisfied, he let himself through and dropped to -the floor, pulling the cover back in place as he did so. - -The room was small--only a few feet higher than Ferris, not much -longer. The sound of the oxygen pumps grew louder for a moment, as the -semi-vacuum was being replaced. - -Ferris waited several minutes, then removed the space suit. Finding the -air suitable, he stepped to the compartment door, opened it a crack, -and peered out. - -Steps led downward to a brief corridor. Beyond the corridor, a portion -of the control room was visible. - -Ferris moved out, went down the steps and proceeded cautiously along -the corridor. - -He put a hand to his forehead; a sudden dizziness swept through him. -He leaned against the wall, rubbing his eyes. There was blood on his -sleeve. - -He couldn't remember how long he waited there; it may have been a -number of minutes. He could feel his sickness overcoming him. He was -weakening. - -A footstep sounded, and Ferris tried to open his eyes. Then he turned -to go back, but a voice stopped him. It was Siegal's. - -There was no use resisting. Siegal still had the drop on him. The -convict led him into the control cabin, forced him into a seat. - -"You're a good man, Ferris," Siegal said, "but not good enough. I might -be able to use you, though--more or less as a shield when I get to the -Moon." - -Somewhat revived, Ferris looked up. His head still hurt him, but he was -able to recollect his surroundings. He thought of Fuel Station 12--it -would be nearing Earth now. Soon it would strike, and then Galsworth -would be notified. Things would begin to happen. - -"Brooks reporting." - -Siegal swung, shouting angrily. But the youth was on him, knocking -the beam gun away, pinning him against the wall of the cabin. Ferris -watched dazedly, wondering where Brooks had come from. Nauseating -sensations swept him again, and things went black for a moment. He -heard Siegal's yells. A blow was struck, and Brooks tumbled back. - -Ferris pushed himself from the stool and fell over the beam gun. As -Siegal bore Brooks to the floor, Ferris rolled over, brought up his arm -and pulled the trigger. His aim was bad, but the beam did its work. -Siegal simply went limp. - -For a long minute Ferris lay there, looking up at the youthful form of -Brooks over him. He grinned. - -"Good work, Brooks. You make a better stowaway than I do." - - * * * * * - -"This is the first time," said Galsworth, "I've ever seen bandages on -you, Ferris." - -"I came to talk business, Galsworth. At least, you called me here for -that reason, didn't you?" - -The company head placed a pudgy fist against his palm. "Of course. I -thought you'd like to know why you were called in from 12." - -"Because you wanted to send Brooks there. Well, that's okay. He's a -good man--" - -"No, not just that. We've a passenger pilot's license for you, if you -want it. Something we've been planning for some time. You're the only -one of our station operators who has passed the exams." - -Ferris grew red in the face. "Then, all this was just a--promotion?" - -Galsworth nodded. "When the new Station 12 is situated, Brooks will -take over. We've better things for you. Willing?" - -To Ferris, it was overwhelming--more so than it had been aboard -Siegal's cruiser. He felt suddenly as if he would faint--the wound-- - -He did faint right there in Galsworth's office, but when he revived -Galsworth was still smiling. It was all right--after six years! - -*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK IN THE EARTH'S SHADOW *** - -Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions will -be renamed. - -Creating the works from print editions not protected by U.S. copyright -law means that no one owns a United States copyright in these works, -so the Foundation (and you!) can copy and distribute it in the -United States without permission and without paying copyright -royalties. 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CHAPMAN</h2> - -<p><i>The adventure of a man who sat<br /> -alone in space for six years!</i></p> - -<p>[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from<br /> -Comet December 40.<br /> -Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that<br /> -the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]</p> - -</div> - -<hr class="chap" /> - -<p>Ferris was in the tiny cupola, admiring the immense sphere of Earth -above him, when the bell sounded. Galsworth again, no doubt. It had -been Galsworth every time for twenty-four hours. What did he want now?</p> - -<p>Ferris went below, preparing himself for the same ugly face, the usual -grating voice. He sat before the screens and snapped a switch. The -screen colored, took form. He was right.</p> - -<p>Galsworth said: "Fuel Station 12?" As if he didn't know. When Ferris -nodded, the company head announced: "Replacement will be in effect -within ten hours. You'll prepare for the trip."</p> - -<p>"Replacement!" Ferris gasped. "For what reason—"</p> - -<p>"You'll have the details when you reach Earth, Ferris. Be ready when -Brooks arrives. He'll be there shortly."</p> - -<p>"Brooks! Who's he? The kid?"</p> - -<p>"You're asking too many questions, Ferris. Brooks is young, yes, but -he'll fill the position. We'll explain later. That's all."</p> - -<p>It took a few minutes for Ferris to recover. Replacement! After six -years of service at the number one fuel station between the Earth -and Moon. Why, he was the only man who could handle Station 12! And -Galsworth was sending Brooks, a green kid barely out of SM school. What -was the guy thinking of?</p> - -<p>Angered, Ferris got up from his stool and paced the floor. It was easy -to picture Galsworth sitting at his desk. He'd be chewing a big cigar, -pounding a pudgy fist into his palm, telling young Brooks that Station -12 needed a stalwart lad willing to face numerous cosmic dangers in -order that commerce between the Earth and Moon would not fall below its -present status. Only Galsworth would say it like that.</p> - -<p>Well, what was wrong with the present status? Ferris had kept the -company heads above water; he hadn't fallen down on the job. But they -apparently weren't satisfied. Something was wrong, and it seemed that -Galsworth was taking it out on Ferris.</p> - -<p>Still perplexed, Ferris entered his living quarters and began packing. -He dismissed Galsworth from his mind, wondered whether or not Brooks -could meet the task of operating the station. It was a lonely job, -sitting there in the cylindrical island of space, watching ships -approach and pass in the cold void that housed him. Brooks would grow -weary of it, just as Ferris had at first. There wasn't a more dismal -existence in the solar system, but to Ferris it was home, and even the -thought of that was comforting.</p> - -<p>The sound of a hissing airlock brought Ferris to his senses. Brooks was -ahead of schedule—</p> - -<p>Ferris went back to the control room. A tall fellow stood there, his -hair drooping, his space tunic ripped open at the collar. His face was -stone-like.</p> - -<p>"You aren't Brooks," said Ferris. "What do you want?"</p> - -<p>"Fuel," the other dropped a hand to a belt holster. "I need fuel for -my ship—a lot of it. And you're the only fellow in my path who's got -it. Let's not waste time."</p> - -<p>"You've come to the wrong place," said Ferris, starting forward. "The -barrels here are under government combination seal, and can't be opened -by anyone other than the inspectors who accompany our regular ships."</p> - -<p>"Nevertheless," the tall fellow drew his beam gun, "you have fuel in -your repulsion tanks, and that's as good as any."</p> - -<p>For a moment Ferris stood there, undetermined. Then he remembered a -police bulletin not so long ago. A convict had escaped from one of -Earth's interplanetary prisons. He understood now.</p> - -<p>"You're Siegal," he said.</p> - -<p>The other nodded. "My ship hasn't the fuel to carry me to the Moon. I -don't like to insist, but I'm going to drain your tanks."</p> - -<p>"The station will fall," Ferris warned. "If the repulsion tanks are -drained, gravity will take hold."</p> - -<p>"Unfortunate," said Siegal, "but it's me or the station. I've brought a -hose along—also a container. I'll give you the pleasure of filling it -for me. Hurry."</p> - -<p>Ferris had no choice, so he did as directed. Siegal had the drop on -him, and it was best to play safe. Perhaps he could talk the fellow out -of his wild plan. There was a chance.</p> - -<p>"Think you'll make it to the Moon?" queried Ferris as he loosened a -valve and inserted the hose. "It's a long trek for such a small amount -of fuel. Besides, you'll burn up half the stuff getting started. -There's no launch here, you know."</p> - -<p>"I left Earth without a launch," said Siegal crisply. "I can do it -again."</p> - -<p>The syphon began a steady flow.</p> - -<p>"You won't make it," remarked Ferris. "And if you do get there, what -then? There's no place for you on the Moon. They'll track you down in a -few days."</p> - -<p>Siegal laughed. "You seem quite certain of all this."</p> - -<p>"Besides," went on Ferris, "I'll tell them all about you. They'll know -just where you are, and they'll be waiting for you when you reach the -Moon."</p> - -<p>"Not if I destroy your radio," said Siegal, "and not if you ride the -station back to Earth."</p> - -<p>For a long minute there was silence. The only sound was the trickling -of the liquid fuel. Ferris became uneasy.</p> - -<p>"That's murder," he said at length.</p> - -<p>"True," agreed Siegal. "That is murder, isn't it?"</p> - -<p>The container was full. At the point of Siegal's gun, Ferris carried -the fuel to the airlock, where he was forced to don a space tunic and -transport the container to the lone ship that was anchored outside. -He made several trips, until the station's tanks were nearly empty. -Through vision screens, the glow of the repulsion jets could be seen, -receding gradually.</p> - -<p>"The station will move in a matter of hours," said Ferris. "It's a -devilish trick, Siegal, and I hope they get you for it."</p> - -<p>"Never mind. Just fill the container again. I want to be sure the tank -is empty."</p> - -<p>Ferris set to work again. As he bent over the tanks, the floor gave a -sudden lurch and threw him against the wall. Siegal clutched a door -frame and steadied himself.</p> - -<p>"No tricks, Ferris."</p> - -<p>"But the station's moving. Can't you see?"</p> - -<p>"Sooner than you expected. Perhaps you can tell me why."</p> - -<p>"I don't know, Siegal. Something's happened."</p> - -<p>"It's all right, finish your work."</p> - -<p>Ferris complied. Once more the precious liquid trickled into the -container. Minutes passed.</p> - -<p>"Brooks reporting, sir."</p> - -<p>Siegal turned, astounded. The red-headed youngster stood there, a -look of bewilderment on his face. Then Ferris leaped, caught Siegal -about the hips and sent him sprawling over the station floor. But the -convict was elusive. He twisted free, somewhat dazed, and stood erect. -He fired a beam at Ferris, who rolled across the floor in pain. Brooks, -realization having dawned upon him, started forward. Siegal emitted a -shrill noise, grabbed the container and ran for the airlock. Brooks -blocked his way, and went down as the gun struck his skull. Siegal -leaped over him, vanishing a moment later beyond the airlock.</p> - -<hr class="tb" /> - -<p>His brain in a turmoil, Ferris got slowly to his feet and looked about. -The room was empty. No Siegal, no Brooks. The station was tilted at -an angle, swaying slightly. It was falling, due to the excess weight -applied when Brooks anchored his cruiser.</p> - -<p>Ferris nursed his aching head. The beam had shaved his neck just below -the ear, breaking his space tunic's glass helmet, otherwise doing no -harm.</p> - -<p>Ferris made his way to the airlock. Through the heavy glass he glimpsed -a portion of Siegal's ship. Quickly, a plan formed in his mind.</p> - -<p>He removed a metal space suit from a locker, donned it and clumped -awkwardly up a stairway leading to the upper level. He crossed to a -second airlock, advanced through, and stepped lightly onto the top of -Siegal's ship. He dropped flat and crawled to the supply lock, through -which a ship's food bundles were loaded. He grasped the latch firmly, -and waited.</p> - -<p>A minute later the little cruiser moved into space. Behind, Fuel -Station 12 continued its Earthward fall. Ferris watched it go, his -heart heavy. All his belongings went with Station 12, all the things he -had called his home for six long years. He wondered about Brooks. The -fellow's cruiser was drifting lifelessly to one side, no doubt having -been cut free by Siegal. There was no evidence of Brooks' whereabouts.</p> - -<p>Ferris clung to the heavy latch as Siegal's cruiser slipped away in -space. Above and all around him hovered the vast outline of Earth, the -continents and oceans showing dimly through the deep shadows. To the -left was the Moon, drifting aimlessly along the great star-curtain.</p> - -<p>Ferris tugged at the latch. It moved a little. He tugged again and it -sprang free. Ferris stood up, straddled the circular lock, and pulled -back the cover. Air rushed out. Through the narrow hole he saw the tiny -storage compartment. Satisfied, he let himself through and dropped to -the floor, pulling the cover back in place as he did so.</p> - -<p>The room was small—only a few feet higher than Ferris, not much -longer. The sound of the oxygen pumps grew louder for a moment, as the -semi-vacuum was being replaced.</p> - -<p>Ferris waited several minutes, then removed the space suit. Finding the -air suitable, he stepped to the compartment door, opened it a crack, -and peered out.</p> - -<p>Steps led downward to a brief corridor. Beyond the corridor, a portion -of the control room was visible.</p> - -<p>Ferris moved out, went down the steps and proceeded cautiously along -the corridor.</p> - -<p>He put a hand to his forehead; a sudden dizziness swept through him. -He leaned against the wall, rubbing his eyes. There was blood on his -sleeve.</p> - -<p>He couldn't remember how long he waited there; it may have been a -number of minutes. He could feel his sickness overcoming him. He was -weakening.</p> - -<p>A footstep sounded, and Ferris tried to open his eyes. Then he turned -to go back, but a voice stopped him. It was Siegal's.</p> - -<p>There was no use resisting. Siegal still had the drop on him. The -convict led him into the control cabin, forced him into a seat.</p> - -<p>"You're a good man, Ferris," Siegal said, "but not good enough. I might -be able to use you, though—more or less as a shield when I get to the -Moon."</p> - -<p>Somewhat revived, Ferris looked up. His head still hurt him, but he was -able to recollect his surroundings. He thought of Fuel Station 12—it -would be nearing Earth now. Soon it would strike, and then Galsworth -would be notified. Things would begin to happen.</p> - -<p>"Brooks reporting."</p> - -<p>Siegal swung, shouting angrily. But the youth was on him, knocking -the beam gun away, pinning him against the wall of the cabin. Ferris -watched dazedly, wondering where Brooks had come from. Nauseating -sensations swept him again, and things went black for a moment. He -heard Siegal's yells. A blow was struck, and Brooks tumbled back.</p> - -<p>Ferris pushed himself from the stool and fell over the beam gun. As -Siegal bore Brooks to the floor, Ferris rolled over, brought up his arm -and pulled the trigger. His aim was bad, but the beam did its work. -Siegal simply went limp.</p> - -<p>For a long minute Ferris lay there, looking up at the youthful form of -Brooks over him. He grinned.</p> - -<p>"Good work, Brooks. You make a better stowaway than I do."</p> - -<hr class="tb" /> - -<p>"This is the first time," said Galsworth, "I've ever seen bandages on -you, Ferris."</p> - -<p>"I came to talk business, Galsworth. At least, you called me here for -that reason, didn't you?"</p> - -<p>The company head placed a pudgy fist against his palm. "Of course. I -thought you'd like to know why you were called in from 12."</p> - -<p>"Because you wanted to send Brooks there. Well, that's okay. He's a -good man—"</p> - -<p>"No, not just that. We've a passenger pilot's license for you, if you -want it. Something we've been planning for some time. You're the only -one of our station operators who has passed the exams."</p> - -<p>Ferris grew red in the face. "Then, all this was just a—promotion?"</p> - -<p>Galsworth nodded. "When the new Station 12 is situated, Brooks will -take over. We've better things for you. Willing?"</p> - -<p>To Ferris, it was overwhelming—more so than it had been aboard -Siegal's cruiser. He felt suddenly as if he would faint—the wound—</p> - -<p>He did faint right there in Galsworth's office, but when he revived -Galsworth was still smiling. 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