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Show -10- "The mountains aren't very high," said Sandy. "No, in fact, they're little more than good-sized hills. It would be a lovely place to live if the sun could reach the soil. Nothing much grows here." "What causes those mountains to glow? It sure is beautJfuL "These mountains are created from luminescent rock. It is the only source of light in the Inner Mountains. It is rather pretty." Sandy sat quietly for several minutes, spellbound by the picture below her. "Oh, Verus, look! There are houses down there. Do people live here? Do they like it on the mountairB?' "Yes, there are people here, but they are very peculiar, answered Verus. "They like the seclusion these mountains give them." "Can we stay here for awhile?" "No, I must get home. I've been away much too long." Verus paused as she thought about her beloved, long lost valley. "If we continue in this direction, we should soon come to the opening to the valley. You'll love Sol Vallis, Sandy. It's much more beautiful than this, and the people are delightful, happy people." "Verus, look over there! Someone is building a castle! It looks like a fairy tale castle. Let's go down closer and see it!" "We daren't go much closer, Sandy. The bubble might hit a peak and break," answered Verus. |