Dowst

Dowst balanced the opposite thrusts of the top and bottom blasts with the delicacy of a woman threading a needle.

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952

When Dominico had reached the shelter of the crystals, Dowst crawled along, with Rip's body for his guide, passed over him, and reached cover.

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952

Private Dowst had to go back for another try at getting his hair clean, but the rest were all right.

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952

Rip and Dowst started for the horizon at a good walk, not afraid now to use their lights, at least for a few yards.

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952

Dowst used a spike to make an X in the metal ground.

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952

Dowst certainly could keep the asteroid between them and the cruiser.

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952

Dominico and Dowst connected wires from the rocket head to

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952

He was selecting the location for a base when Dowst suddenly called,

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952

Dowst was just finishing a knot in the safety line that bound a second enemy's hands.

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952

Dowst tensed over the controls, trying to anticipate the next move.

Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet 1952