" not for the fractional second necessary for inertialess flight could the two win clear. Then Kinnison sent out his SOS. "A Lensman calling help! A Lensman calling help!" he broadcast with the full power of mind and Lens, and Immediately a sharp, clear voice poured into his brain. "Coming, wearer of the Lens! "

$E.E. "Doc" Smith quote : not for the fractional second necessary for inertialess flight could the two win clear. Then Kinnison sent out his SOS.$