And Golden- Eyed

He felt his heart pounding, and he was afraid.

Bittering wandered often through the garden to stand alone in his fear.

"I see those towns in the mountains where the Martians lived. I think I see things moving around those towns."

"Mother, Father— the war, Earth!" she sobbed.

"Oh Harry!" Mother held onto her husband and daughter.

Mr. Bittering felt very alone in his garden under the Martian sun.