A Briton posted to Africa as a cultural envoy for 5 years and about to return home is unexpectedly approached by an old schoolmate who requests aid in returning home himself. Upon his return, he discovers that England has become a chaotic dystopia, and also that his schoolmate is the latest man to walk on the moon, and is evading being picked up by the government.
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1970 |
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Best S.F. Stories from New Worlds 6 | Panther | Anthology | 104 |
| July 1971 |
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The Best SF Stories from New Worlds 6 | Berkley Medallion | Anthology | 94 |