They weren't human--weren't even related to humanity through ties of blood--but they were our heirs!

For thousands of years the big brain served as amaster switchboard for the thoughtsand emotions of humanity. Now the central mind was showing signs of decay... and men went mad.

Eric was the best robot they'd ever had--perfectly trained, ever thoughtful, a joy to own. Naturally they had to destroy him!

A story that comes to grips with an age-old question--what is soul? and where?--and postulates an age-new answer.