 What is the major difference between Orthan and Earth culture that appeals to Thig?
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Planet Stories Fall 1942. He stared appraisingly around at the luxuriant green growth of foliage further inland; and started toward the little stretch of trees and brush, walking carefully because of the lesser gravitation. Thig was shorter than the average Earthman—although on Ortha he was well above the average in height—but his body was thick and powerfully muscled. The Orthan entered the narrow strip of trees and crossed to the little-used highway on the other side. Here he patiently sat down to wait for an Earthman or an Earthwoman to pass. His task now was to bring a native, intact if possible, back to the carefully buried space cruiser where his two fellows and himself would drain the creature's mentality of all its knowledge. In this way they could learn whether a planet was suited for colonization by later swarms of Orthans. This latest planet, however, 72-P-3 on the chart, appeared to be an ideal world in every respect. Sunlight, plenty of water and a dense atmospheric envelope made of 72-P-3 a paradise among planets. "With a psychic relay we will transfer the Earthman's memories and meager store of knowledge to the brain of Thig! So it was that the bodies of the Earthman and the Orthan were strapped on two parallel tables of chill metal and the twin helmets, linked to one another by the intricacies of the psychic relay, put upon their heads. My new body must return to its barbaric household before undue attention is aroused.
 Earth people are individuals, capable of making their own decisions in life.
 Earth people wear clothing, where Orthan people wear none.  Orthan people are unsentimental, and after experiencing emotion Thig wants to be rid of it.  Earth people enjoy a much more lush planet, with more things to enjoy.  Earth people are individuals, capable of making their own decisions in life.