THE STONE THAT NEVER CAME DOWN by John Brunner
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“Lived happily ever after!” Toussaint shouted, jumping off Cissy’s knee.
“I hope so,” Malcolm said. “A chance like this won’t happen twice. Killing is easy. Living with is not.”
Toussaint blinked and his mouth fell ajar.
“Never mind, son,” Malcolm said, rumpling his black hair. “You’ll catch on.”
“You won’t be able to help catching on,” said Valentine.