“Then do you mean that the population of the World—?”
“Is falling? Yes. Except among the people under the Labour Department. In spite of scientific discipline they are reckless—”
The air was suddenly dancing with music, and down a way they approached obliquely, set with gorgeous pillars as it seemed of clear amethyst, flowed a concourse of gay people and a tumult of merry cries and laughter. He saw curled heads, wreathed brows, and a happy intricate flutter of gamboge pass triumphant across the picture.
“You will see,” said Asano with a faint smile. “The world has changed. In a moment you will see the mothers of the new age. Come this way. We shall see those yonder again very soon.”
They ascended a certain height in a swift lift, and changed to a slower one. As they went on the music g
