“But there was something about the largest object in the solar system vanishing that tended to disrupt normal schedules.”

“I'm not out to disturb anybody's faith. I happen to be happy and comfortable with a belief system that has a dual deity and operates on a lunar schedule. It suits my needs. If you happen to be happy and comfortable with a belief system that features a single masculine deity and operates on a solar schedule, fine. I don't give a fat damn. What matters is what you do, not who's name you do it in.”

“The solar system consists of Jupiter, plus debris.”

“Say it again,” he says.“That whole drawn-out speech?” I remember something about a solar system, but I’m too light-headed to recite the entire thing all over again.He steps closer. “No. The part about you fallin’ for me.”

“The solar system is off center and consequently man is too ...”

“It’s time for the human race to enter the solar system.”