"Over Norman's meeting?"
"Yes. The boy's set his heart on this big foolish enterprise. His failure is a certainty. I don't know what may follow."
"You are sure he can't raise the money?"
"Absolutely. The disappointment will be a stunning blow to his pride."
"You know that if he did succeed in raising the money, and establishing his brotherhood of man, the scheme would end in failure?"
"As clearly as I know I am living."
"Would you be sorry if the dream should be realized?"
"On the other hand, I'd shout for joy to find the human race capable of such a miracle."
Elena gently touched his hand. "Then, Guardie, there's but one thing to do," she said, with a deep, spiritual look in her blue eyes.
"What?"