There are such people here, and some of them form a portion of the gaudier and noisier galaxy we call society." "That is what I wish to be part of," said Plank.

"Could you tell me what are the requirements ?" "I don't believe I could, exactly," said Siward, amused.

"With us, the social system, as an established and finished system, has too recently been evolved from outer chaos to be characteristic of anything except the crudity and energy of the chaos from which it emerged.

The balance between wealth, intelligence, and breeding has not yet been established--not from lack of wealth or intelligence.

The formula has not been announced, that is all." "What is the formula ?" insisted Plank.
"The formula is the receipt for a real society," replied Siward, laughing.