"So, how long you had this, ahem, little project
' pardon the pun ' in the works?" Ben
asked his rival researcher.
"I've been researching this for several years,"
Eric said. "I finally completed this prototype
device a couple of months ago. I've been
running experiments..."
"And I can see that was a huge success," Ben
interrupted.
Eric bristled. "Look, Westlake! It has been a
success. This was only a minor unforeseen
glitch."
"I'm sure," Ben said indulgently.
"Anyway, if you would simply fetch a lens from
the supply room, you can restore me and I can
tell you more about the entire process."
"I can hardly wait," Ben said. "Wait here until I
get back."
"Where do you think I'd go?" Eric asked.
Ben laughed. "Be right back."
'''''''
Eric felt relief when Ben left to obtain a new
lens. Having his giant-sized rival looming over
him had been an intimidating experience. He
didn't like Ben having any advantage over him.
Eric glanced around the laboratory. Everything
looked so unbelievably huge. His imagination
soared as well. Once he sold his invention to
the highest bidder, he could leave Ben
Westlake and the rest of this bucolic university
behind him forever.
'''''''
Ben retrieved a lens. He also found a paper
bag and placed the lens into the bag. Before
leaving the supply room, however, he took one
additional item.
He chuckled out loud as he began to form the
outline of a plan.
'''''''
Eric watched in awe as Ben returned to the
lab, carrying a large paper bag in his hands.
Ben placed the bag on a counter, reached in
and removed the lens.
Without any regard for Eric, Ben moved to the
device to install the new lens.
Eric took a few cautious steps across the
floor.
Ben turned and looked down at the foot-tall
man. "I would think it's ready to go." He
scanned the control panel. "I think I
understand the procedure. This dial activates
and this gauge determines reduction and
enlargement?"
Eric shouted a confirmation to Ben.
"Well, get on the platform," Ben instructed.
Eric hoisted himself onto the large platform
and looked up toward the new focusing lens
mounted in the center of the device.
He heard the low hum as Ben activated the
program.
The new lens focused a beam of concentrated
energy onto Eric's body. Suddenly, the room
began to grow.
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