centuries in the past and official emissaries from the Spacer worlds were few and—of late—growing steadily fewer. The provincial Earthpeople might not even remember that Spacers existed.
Mandamus was a little concerned that the thin, transparent gloves he always wore might be noted or that his nose plugs would be remarked upon, but neither event took place. No restrictions were placed on his travels around the City or to other Cities. He had enough money for that and money spoke loudly on Earth (and, to tell the truth, even on Spacer worlds).
He grew accustomed to having no Droid dog his heels and when he met with some of Aurora's own humanoid Droids in this City or that, he had to explain to them quite firmly that they must not dog his heels. He listened to their reports, gave them any
