FOOTNOTES:
As early as 1910 it was discovered that an object magnetized under certain conditions was subject to a loss of weight, its gravity partially nullified. The Martel discovery undoubtedly followed that method.
“United States of the World,” which came into being in 2057 upon the centenary of the Yellow War.
Trinight Hour, i.e., 3 A. M.
Pressure sickness. Caused by the difficulty of maintaining a constantly normal air pressure within the vessel owing to the sudden, extreme changes from heat to cold.
“Set and Setta,” the Martian equivalent of Mr. and Miss.
A Venus form of jocular, intimate greeting.
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