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But he accepted Sean’s hand, al a different world, and a different phase of his own existence They shook hands Then they rose together

Lucian grinned suddenly,and prosper!" he quoted "Dah centuries of technical advances does have its advantages"

Sean laughed, returning the hand sign

"Good-bye, Canady, and good luck"

Sean nodded He suddenly heard his na her voice as she called hiood-bye to Lucian, but no one was there Leave it to Lucian to make another such exit

"Sean!"

He hurried down the stairs She aiting for hiht with a glittering skiie, what is it?"

"It’s unbelievable!"

"What?"

"I ie, what?"

"Sean, I’nant!"

"What?"

He slipped his arms around her, somewhat startled She’d never even mentioned the possibility She had told hioing on, naturally

But she nodded vehemently now, so happy that her very warnant" She was treht that you couldn’t--"

"I kno I can! I’ has happened I don’t knohat I’nant I made theoing to have a baby! Somehoe’ve more than survived this, Sean

We’rewe’re both "

"Mortal," he suggested softly