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metaphysics must come upon physics. Neither is of the highest order unless it comes face to face with the other.” “All right, Adam,” Mercury resumed. “You have seen our ships nd observed their functions in outer space and within and and in outer space Andromeda, which is herself as superb as any of the craft we know. Indeed, you see a little world in Andromeda, self- sufficient, and evolving, though we are nearly four and a half light years distant from our home planet. These accomplishments come from reverence as much as from applied physics. We cherish everything about us, and our peers live with the delight of the Cosmic Splendor pervading their consciousness. “Now, the physics,” Mercury went on. “Try to recall the Nature of Infinite Entities’ while I bring some of your own type of ginger ale to you. It was in such a bubbling liquid that this concept was first conceived in the author’s mind.” Mercury left to get the ginger ale and Adam’s eyes sought Launie’s. What he beheld sent a warm thrill through his veins. Launie was looking at him as she had not looked before. “Oh, Adam,” she said, with a sigh. “Adam, I believe he is going to cut the thin veil that is between you and the Cosmic Splendor. Oh, Adam... you will see things that cannot be seen normally. You will hear music you do not hear now.” “Launie, how can I thank you for all this? Already I feel something of a new splendor. I do hope you have some way here of making me forget. Even a few months back on earth will be unbearable away from you. I will not be able to look upon another star without my heart breaking.” “You will not forget me, Adam, nor I you, and I promise, you will be more than just normally happy in the days to come,” Launie reassured him, as Mercury returned carrying a tall glass filled with ginger ale, which he set on the table in front of Adam. It was sparkling and bubbling. Already, in anticipation, Adam thought he could feel the atmosphere becoming rarer and himself becoming lighter. “No, Adam, this is pure ginger ale. There is nothing else to it. Take two sips and bring the glass up close to your eyes 129 NATURE OF INFINITE ENTITIES