Grrrrrrrr. Decades ago I read a short science fiction story that I recall as "A Better Mousetrap". It had to do with astronauts from earth that happen upon larger and larger (asteroids?) filled with gems, referred to as 'busters'.. Those who find 'em bring them back to earth and they get rich.. As time goes by, bigger and bigger busters appear.. Then, one day, at some big party, the talk goes to the busters and someone mentioned that a HUGE one was found and is on the way back to earth..
While the party was going on, one person asked about the time - then wondered why the horizon was already glowing long before sunup..
I've searched Stephen King, Richard Bachman (King's early name) and every other danged area I can try and have found bupkis.. Anyone ever read this story and can figure out where I can find it?? I need it for a 'letter to the editor' I'm trying to put together..
Any help very much appreciated..
