The Moon Is Down
Why is Alexander Morden executed in the story, The Moon Is Down?
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When Alexander Morden, a mine worker, refuses to obey the orders of the invaders, he kills Captain Bentick with a pick axe. He is executed for the murder.
The Moon Is Down