“ The heat pressed them relentlessly, always increasing—"Take the capsule, Lejeune. You've no reason to remain.""I prefer to stay, Captain Rogers. You have relatives—it is only proper that you should fly the capsule.""Under any circumstances, Lejeune, the captain does not leave his ship in distress. Should I return to earth without the rest of you, I would lose my rank unquestionably. Now, before we draw too close, take the cylinder to Mercury! You're a fool not to!" ”
John L. Chapman
Summary
“Into the Sun”, is a work by John L. Chapman. It explores elements such as Lejeune, capsule and Mercury.
Quotes from Into the Sun (John L. Chapman)
“ Lejeune shrugged. "Perhaps. We are falling into the sun, yes. We'll die, no doubt, so my future is definite. I know what is coming. Soon I shall be but a tiny spark, drifting nowhere in a big sun. Do I regret being a tiny spark? Not when I have my scotch with me.""You're a smart guy," Lane thrust at him. "Maybe you can tell us how to choose the rocket capsule's passenger.""Simple, my friend. The captain won't go—he must stay with the ship. I have no relatives, only my scotch, so I am satisfied. The doctor must stay—he's too fat to get in the capsule. ”
“ Then there will be no doubt as to what will be done. Ha!""Damnation!" yelled Lane, jerking erect. "How can you be so confounded happy about it all? We're falling into the sun, man—doesn't that have any effect upon you?" ”
