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and symbolic scripture of human life on earth?” Saturn con- tinued, after he was seated. “T would say,” replied Adam, still vigorous and alert, “that it is entirely an allegoric scripture, and a very good prognosis of the future of my civilization. If it were a detailed history and an example of the accomplishments of genius, it falls short and is superseded by many other written records, and even by novels. Why, there are Homer and Shakespeare and Scott and Bacon and Dante and so many inspired, accomplished works of literature. But not one is greater in all its fullness than just one page—any page—out of the Bible. For the Bible is allegoric and symbolic toa degree that reaches Infinity.” “Would you say, then, that it is the Word of God?” Saturn 1 asked. Suddenly Launie stood up, looked tenderly at Adam, and said, “Wait before you answer that, Adam.” With that she was off to the kitchen. Quickly she returned with a glass of ginger ale, and handed it to him. “There is nothing but ginger ale in that glass, Adam. Take two sips and look into it before you answer Saturn.” “You have a good lawyer, Adam,” smiled Neptune. “Not that you need her, but she is one of countless millions on your side. So feel free, and feel sure that the universe itself listens to you at this moment.” Even as Neptune spoke, Adam could see the smiles on the faces of Saturn, Orion and Lyra, and the somber, loving depths in the eyes of Launie. Once again she was his nurse. He drank twice, and looked into the glass. The crystal clear liquid was the ether before his eyes, the bubbles were atoms, molecules, or entire galaxies. He was one with all, and all was one with him. He could ask any question, he could answer any question. “Yes, Saturn,” he spoke up. “It is the Word of God. Justas much so as the truth from the mouths of babes is the Word of God. Just as much so as what I am now saying or will ever say is the Word of God. Just as much so as any word, from any source, is the Word of God. Some words are mistaken and 152 SON OF THE SUN some are correct. It is not God which is mistaken, but His