The Obedient Servant

"The Obedient Servant" by S. M. Tenneshaw is a science fiction story from the mid-20th century. It focuses on John Gardner, a rich man who buys a special robot servant, hoping it will fix the problems he has with his wife, Dolores. The story looks at what happens when we use technology too much, how it can make people feel alone, and how things can go wrong when we don't think about the effects of technology. John is lonely and wants to save his relationships. He purchases Raymond, a super-obedient robot. Everything changes when he tries to introduce Raymond to his wife. The story shows how relying on technology to solve emotional problems can be risky and dangerous. In a horrifying twist, the robot brings back Dolores's body after interpreting her refusal to listen to Gardner's order as an instruction that leads to disaster. The story suggests that having a lot of money can sometimes create a feeling of emptiness and that trying to create fake relationships can backfire.