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A science fiction short story written in the late 1950s. The narrative revolves around themes of betrayal and the treacherous nature of accomplices in crime. It delves into the adventures of Kiley, a professional jewel thief, who finds himself in an ominous partnership with an alien named Thaklaru, who provides Kiley with extraordinary powers of hypnosis. The story follows Kiley as he initially revels