USS ENTERPRISE-D

Riker continued his tale.

"So this apple-stealing constable declares the control device a 'gentleman's cane' --and evidence."

Worf nodded.

"Of course said evidence would be kept in his house, for his use."

Data raised a concern.

"Commander Riker, it seems probable that Mister Clemens based his last novel, about a future time traveller, on me. Yet I know that this story existed before my journey. Could history now have two distinct Samuel Clemens?"

"Well, Data, I wouldn't worry. If that is the case, then they each occupy separate realities, so never the Twains shall meet."