I did not write this story.&nbsp; Any applicable copyright is retained by the author.&nbsp; I believe this story to be in the public domain, but if anyone knows otherwise, please let me know.<br /><br />Also, I believe the Ernest Greene that authored this short story is the same Ernest Greene that is the author of <a class="external" href="https://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?https://www.amazon.com/Master-Ernest-Greene/dp/1938884043">"Master of O"</a> but I haven't found any way of contacting Mr. Greene.&nbsp; If anyone can confirm this, or has a way to contact Mr. Greene, I would appreciate their sharing.