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SON OF THE SUN Trained monarchs never entered anywhere on earth in equal elegance. Every motion was majestic, purposeful, progressive. Their clothing, was simple, fitting perfectly, and looking like silk sprinkled with diamond dust. “Welcome, Adam, welcome,” Saturn greeted him, with vigorous ease in his voice. “Welcome, Adam,” the three others joined in. Lily went on dancing, with joy through all her being. Siboney had reached the ultimate in music as her dance gave faithful interpretation to each note. As the number ended, she came gracefully to Saturn, and bowing slightly, kissed his right hand. She repeated this gesture to Neptune, Orion, and Lyra. Lyra took her hand in her own, and kissed her hair. Thus Adam was ushered fully into another world. Had he known these elegant ones for all that they were, he too would have greeted them in a dance of joy, baring his innermost feelings physically for their benevolent inspection. Lily was simply carrying out one of their customs, namely, that the lesser ones in evolution present themselves to the greater ones in the fullness of their entire beings, such as the dance through which she was now expressing herself. It could be compared to the shaking of hands among men of earth, but the grandeur of the greeting was symbolic of the vast gulf between their civilization and Adam’s. He was privileged to taste both phases of their civilization. Lily stood erect now, once more her former self, and begged leave of Lyra to change clothing. More than merely assenting, Lyra accompanied Lily to her room. Adam was left with the three men. Men, these were! Orion spoke to him. “Adam,” he said, “we will not stay long, because you need sleep. Trust us not to say or to teach you what is utterly new to you. If it should sound new to your mind, then someone else on wood 1 1 . 14 wart earth has already come upon the same knowledge. When you awaken from your sleep you will be ready to learn all that your whole being as a man of near perfection might learn. You are in good care. Be joyful, and feel secure. Tonight shall pass quietly for you. Tomorrow you shall be sub- When learn. 98