“That is one fascinating dream…” Ivan mused, as though he were savouring a rare chocolate.
The other students in the class were cheerful and busy about their assignment. Some were even quoting Oscar Wilde to each other – an observation that would have deeply gratified Ivan as a teacher and shocked Tristram. However, Tristram and Ivan were totally absorbed in their own discussion.
“Would the Senoi people be happy with me?” Tristram smiled.
“Hell, yeah.” Ivan smiled back, and Tristram enjoyed it.
“I think there are a lot of pretty straightforward messages in it.” Tristram continued.
“Yes. There is a growing spirituality in you that is not Christian. That worries you, doesn’t it?” Ivan’s eyes sparkled warmly.
“Actually, it doesn’t.” Tristram answered. “I have thought about this quite a
