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SON OF THE SUN ing. “Yes, I do, Vega. You know I have always felt so, if only vaguely, or you would not have told me what you did. I know that I shall learn much more on your home ground. But for the moment, may I ask you why there are no implements in this ship? Why is it so bare? Am I dreaming, or is this all real?’ «ec It is not bare, Adam, she assured me, ‘except for the absence of what you call implements and controls. This is one of our crafts which is controlled by a monitor ship, as a guided missile would be in your world. Our monitor is not far off. They see all our movements, hear all our words, and know precisely what to do and when to do it. You have but to wish to be back on earth, and they would respond so well you would feel as though you had originated the move.’ “Her face became a smile of rapture, and her eyes became gently fixed in distant reflection. Then she added, You see, Adam, our beloved superiors do not make mistakes of which you or I would be aware. They consider your safety and mine above ros 1s > “« ¢ Vega, I spoke in surprise. ‘What do you mean by your beloved superiors? To me you are the very zenith of human ascension. I can’t even comprehend one more lovely, more 1 + 14 Paroawr . elegant, or more perfect. I am so overwhelmed that I am giving little thought to this ship or to the trip. It is hard to take an interest in where we are going. For the first time in my life Iam sure Iam in love, if you will pardon my confession. Yet you speak of your superiors. Are there such?’ “We will let that question answer itself later, Adam, she said. You have other things to see and curiosities to satisfy, which is enough for the present. “Do you feel the gentle push of the ship upon your body? That is because we are still gaining speed, or accelerating. Would you believe we are traveling at two million miles per hour at this mod 1 52 to her world. I nodded, looking into her eyes with understand- their own welfare.’ moment?’ she asked.