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Big Dipper experienced no more than slight sensation of move- ment. Jokingly, Adam said to Eve, “Now I can say that I have seen a ‘flying saucer. And won’t my own people look askance when I tell them! ‘Yes, Adam has finally snapped, they will say.” “No, Adam,” she consoled him. “You will not know that feeling. You have not much time on earth. The one you shall tell it to will wince a little, but he will recognize the validity of what you say. It will be he who will gladly take on the consequent reactions.” She gave Adam a little time to digest what she had said, then she took a small box from the side of her seat and gave it to him. “Here are some pellets. They make a nectar when put in water. Use them only as needed, and use them wisely. You will get no more of them.” He took them and placed them in his pocket. Then, turning to Eve, he asked her simply, “Tell me, if Enados is the true Centaurian name of your mate, how would we say it on earth?” “Well, on earth the equivalent would simply be Adam.” He nodded his head i in musing comprehension. “Bon sonado, 1 ro» bon sonado,” he said. “Look, Adam! Look! There it is, and there it goes,” exclaimed Eve. “That was Venus!” Tears came into his eyes as the sight and name of Venus recalled vivid memories. He clearly recalled all that had hap- pened there, and he could see her so plainly, elusive, captivating, childlike, yet so understanding. Enchanting, yet careful to become relegated to the forgotten. He smiled broadly as the tears streamed down his cheeks. Launie. Was she real? Launie. Did she still think of him? Could he recapture Launie in the person of Dora? Yes, and more than that, he could hold Dora, kiss her, and make her his very own. Could he forget Eve? Surely he could. Dora and he would be Adam and Eve. 202 SON OF THE SUN Once more he looked up toward the Big Dipper. It had