In this compact science-fiction tale, Ray Cummings turns a simple phrase into a sharp moral test: what does it really mean to do the "right thing"? When personal desire, duty, and conscience collide, the characters must choose between immediate gain and a deeper sense of responsibility, with consequences that press hard on every decision. The story moves briskly, but its speculative edge gives the dilemma lasting force. First published in March 1920 as a magazine tale, this early twentieth-century work reflects the era's fascination with ethics, human weakness, and the price of integrity. Concise and self-contained, it offers a tense, thoughtful glimpse into the human struggle behind a seemingly straightforward choice. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.