In this sardonic science-fiction story by Fredrick Brown, the people of Mars are looking forward to their first ever visit from Earth. The planets have long planned an exchange of gifts. Each civilization is more advanced in an important area of science. Martians have mastered the para-psychological sciences. They can teach Earthmen how to avoid crime and war through telepathy, telekinesis and empathy. The Earth has made greater progress in technology and the physical sciences. This could help the Martians restore their dying planet. Earth’s first “gift”, delivered in an unmanned spacecraft, is not what the Martians expected. Theme: betrayal.
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