I feel
sure of this," he insisted, seeing that Smith was opposed to the
idea; "and I think I know just what occurred to make man supreme."
"What?" from Billie.
"Never mind now. I rather imagine we shall learn more on this score
as we go on with our work.
"At any rate, we may be sure of this: whatever it was that caused
man to become supreme on the earth, that condition is lacking on
Sanus!"
Van Emmon did not agree to this. "The condition may be there, doc,
but there is some other factor which overbalances it; a factor such
as is--well, more favorable to the bees."
The doctor looked around the circle. "What do you think? 'A factor
more favorable to the bees.' Shall we let it go at that?" There was
no remark, even from Smith; and the doctor went an:
"Coming back to the bees, then, we note that they are remarkable for
several points of great value. First, as we have seen, they are very
industrious by nature. Second, all bees possess wings and on that
count alone they are far superior to humans.
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