"
So after lunch we bade adieu to Proctor and his household, and started for
home, the same way we went out--that is, by going west again. As we made a
leisurely journey and enjoyed a good night's rest on the way, it was just
before noon when we arrived at Thorwald's house. Here we found Antonia,
who had been advised of our coming by telephone, and had prepared a nice
lunch for us. Just as we were all about to sit down to enjoy it, a young
man entered unannounced and, without formal invitation, joined us in
gathering about the board. This was not an instance of undue familiarity,
as we soon discovered, but illustrated again the free and hearty
hospitality of these generous people.
"Foedric," said Thorwald, as soon as the guest had been greeted, "let me
present you to these two friends from the earth. You doubtless have heard
of their arrival."
"I have," answered Foedric, "and I am exceedingly pleased to make their
acquaintance." And then turning to the doctor, he said:
"We shall not let Thorwald and Zenith have the monopoly of your company
while you are visiting our world.
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