"No rational natives," he said, "and eighteen thousand square miles of oasis. It would make a rather wonderful place in which to live—with that city and that civilization to study. Will you mind?"
Ellen laughed. She held out her hand. There were capsules in it.
"I've been planting more seeds," she said, "so there'll be Earth-type vegetation here when we get back."
"And Jerry?"
Jerry said bashfully, "There's a girl.... If I can organize a group to make a settlement here, I think I'll be back."
"Then we'll be back," said Borden. "And next time we'll bring some of our furry friends down from the ice-cap and really find out what it means to settle down and live here."
And then the Danaë climbed for the stars and started back home.