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It goes without saying that we, of course, are filled with delight to find your planet so wondrously and happily populated, especially after our experience on Mercury, of which, I presume, you are informed." Apparently they were. The doctor went on: "You may be sure that we are fairly bursting with questions. However, we are content to become informed as Estra sees fit to guide us.
Billie glanced back; Estra was out on the balcony, now, and the mob was surging against the windows she had locked against them. She shifted the baby to the hollow of one arm while with the other she broke the cord of the packet. At the sight, the crowd in the street gave voice. "Let us have it!" they were crying; they drowned out the uproar within the house.
These little doors, by the way, were to be seen at frequent intervals wherever they went. Incidentally not a scrap of paper or other refuse was to be noted anywhere streets and all were spotless. As for Estra "I am not accustomed to moving at such speed," he explained his discomfort. "If you do not mind, please walk a little more leisurely." They took their time about passing through this lobby.
Another taste, and he discovered that it was very good, and that he was exceedingly hungry. "Very delicately flavored," commented Billie, after emptying her fourth glass, a golden fluid with a slightly oily appearance. "Delicately is right," said the doctor. "This stuff is barely flavored at all, Estra." The Venusian was also "eating." "We much prefer them all that way," said he.
He was built much like Estra, but shorter, and with a little more flesh about the torso. His forehead bulged directly over his eyes, instead of above his ears, as did Estra's; also his eyes were smaller and not as far apart.
"A universal language!" Billie's eyes sparkled with interest. "Long, long ago," Estra said. "It was established soon after our league of nations was formed." "Does the league actually prevent war and promote peace?" demanded Van Emmon. This had been a disputed question when the four left the earth. "We no longer have a league of nations," said their guide slowly.
Essentially, Van Emmon was a fighter. At last the four felt their attention lagging. Novelties always pall quickly, no matter how striking. Estra sensed the feeling and inquired: "Which of you will do the honors?" Instinctively the three younger folk turned to the doctor.
Smith put in: "That being the case, there is no chance to start a wave- motor industry here. Neither," as he thought further, "neither for water-power. Having no rain in your mountains, Estra, where do you get your power?" But it was Myrin who answered. "I suppose you are all familiar with radium?
The geologist took one good look at the engineer's absorbed, unquestioning manner as he listened to the Venusian, and gave up the idea with a sigh. For a moment he was sour; then he smiled shyly. "I'm more than anxious to meet the bunch myself," he admitted; and led the way back to Estra.
She for it appeared to be a young woman walked with about the same facility as Estra; but as soon as she had entered the space, took the seat Estra had vacated, and waited. The action rather disappointed the doctor. He removed the interpreting telephone from his head, and asked: "I rather thought we were going to meet one of your officials, Estra.
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