"Our women and children are not allowed to see some of your horrible
scenes. We are certainly very happy on our planet Mars; we are grateful
we do not have to struggle through the ordeals of the men on earth. We
feel it is not necessary for you to continue so.
"Since what is happening on your earth has become intolerable to us, we
have decided on action. We see only total annihilation for your good
people if the others are allowed to continue in their present behavior
patterns. You now are able to understand our objectives are not
aggressive but humanitarian. We would like to act as advisors to those
people of earth who are capable of change, feel the need of change but
are at a loss where to start.
"But, you must be hungry. We have an insulated room, adjoining this
one. Here no one can read your thoughts or hear your conversation. That
is where we hold our own secret conferences, there you may adjourn for
an hour for food, refreshment, and consultation among yourselves. When
you have finished, I will be waiting for you."
I had been taking down his comments. I knew then I was entering into a
new world.
We were led into an adjoining room of about 30′ by 60′, where a table
was placed and set for us. In front of each of our eleven chairs was
a place card with the name of each of us. An attendant served us all
kinds of tasty foods from heavy, solid gold and silver tureens and
platters. Food and service were of the best. When we had finished our
excellent meal, the attendant told us that he was leaving, and that we
could shut the door and safely converse among ourselves.
You can imagine our feelings. Our senses were overcome. It was
unbelievable.
Our conference was brief. Confident that for the time being we were the
friendly guest-prisoners of these strange people of another planet,
we decided to conduct ourselves as correctly as possible and to gain
information which might benefit our own people.
When we opened the door, the attendant, who was waiting for us, led us
back to the assembly room. All the men present rose from their chairs
and greeted us as we passed, with deep bows. We again stood in front
of their leader. He also bowed, and begged us to sit down, and said,
"I hope you gentlemen have confidence in us now, and believe in our
sincerity, and fully understand the purpose of our action."
Addressing himself to me, he continued, "I am aware that you wish to
ask me many questions. I know them as I read your thoughts; I shall
endeavor to anticipate a few of them.
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