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attraction? His thoughts were quieted as a boy arose from a table to volunteer Grace. It was obviously a spontaneous gesture, and everyone bowed in reverence as he spoke these few words: “For the gift of life we are happy, and for all things that sustain us we give thanks to the Bosom of Creation. We promise to remain aware of the ever blessed love of learning, thereby to be led to the Light of Knowing, and to love our fellow creatures. Bosom of Creation, we thank Thee.” Bosom of The young lady on the platform then directed, “Let us sing now for Adam.” Introduction music played a short time. Then, like a heavenly choir, they sang Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer.” Such an arrangement as Adam heard that day has not yet been captured on earth. He looked at the young lady, who was still standing on the platform, and she returned his glance through moistened eyes. Adam did not know whether to thank Stephen Foster or these 1 wart. 1. ad tao people. Whatever pertained to Adam in the most minute detail— past, present, or future—was a completely open book to this woman whose glance met his in complete understanding. What passed between them in this brief moment even Launie would be incapable of erasing. Yes, even Launie. Adam, the novice, thought he was the first ever to feel such sweeping emotions. He was oblivious to the fact that millions of people on his own earth had been either lifted up or devastated by them. He forgot this was part of the briefing on these basic emotions he was being given by his hosts in preparation for embracing grander vistas of learning. Neither did he yet know Launie. Now the young woman stepped down from the platform, joined the man who had been his guide, and together they walked toa small table that had been set for them. All began eating and coud engaging in affable conversation. Adam’s eyes, however, were still on the two, and as if reading his thoughts, the man sitting next to te rs 83 LANDING ABOARD ANDROMEDA