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SON OF THE SUN ways. Adam saw one long table being set at the front of the large room, with chairs placed at the outer side only, like the speakers’ table at a banquet. His guide took him to the center chair of this long table, where the chairs on either side of him were being taken by others in orderly fashion. He was introduced to the gathering, there were brief nods, and all sat down. At each adult’s place was a small bouquet, different from its neighbors in color we and fragrance. Now the children were seen busily bringing food in with their small but deft hands, through the entrance ways. Trays, plates, saucers, cups, silverware, and napkins were quickly put in place at the tables without confusion. How marvelous, in such little time, to see a great banquet set up by children-children who had learned to learn. As Adam said, “it was all beyond words.” His guide had not sat down. He had gone elsewhere, but now he returned with a young lady and led her to a platform near Adam. There was instant quiet and attention when she spoke. “Well done, and very lovely too, young ones,” she said, addressing the children. “We greet Adam from earth. He will partake of what to him is breakfast, and we shall join him in what to us is lunch. “At this time, Adam does not distinguish one from the other, for he has lost the sense of time for awhile. But the eggs, the butter, and so-called coffee you have placed before him begin to orient him even now.” True enough, Adam could feel himself beginning to distinguish morning from evening again. The lady went on speaking. “Please rise, one of you, and say what to Adam would be Grace.” The young woman’s speaking voice sounded like a song. She was not quite as beautiful as Vega; yet something about her captivated Adam with a relentless pressure that must end 14 sometime, or explode. Would they never have him meet Launie, who would be more on his plane, and allay his emotions for more important learning? Why must all these people have such a unique 82