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more time and departments.

Greenhouse problem down there?” he smiled a secret
smile.

Things hadn’t worked out quite to plan, but at least the
farmers were starting, what would be, a gradual recovery.
Trebor was especially pleased as the soil erosion in the
centre of the country had slowed to a manageable rate.

“Maybe I am,” replied a little voice in his head.
Mother Nature was not due back for at least another
year and a half. Cyan let his mind wander over all the
problems facing earth. He fancied how wonderful it
would be to have them all solved before the Great
Lady’s return.

Cyan was surprised at the help and co-operation given by
Enyahs in cooling the El Nino effect. Ellechim was well on
her way organizing the disaster committee. Her task was
made difficult, however, by global conditions and a hole in
the ozone layer.

Still smiling, Cyan left the office and walked to his cabin.
“Yes Cyan,” he said aloud, “You have come a long way.
Now let’s see how far you can go.”

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CHAPTER 24
The sun was shining and everything was right with the
world when Mother Nature woke early in the mornings.
Here on Mount Olympus, it seemed as if time stood still.
She could feel her vitality returning. The deep lines on
her face seemed to have relaxed a little. Rested and
pampered, she was being retuned, rejuvenated.

Yelhsa, Wehttam and Enyahs had the earth’s weather
under as much control as was possible; due to the
Greenhouse effects it wouldn’t be perfect for a long time.
They worked in conjunction with Ellechim and although it
wasn’t like the ‘old days’, at least the team was working
cohesively.

Old Father Time was here too. Friends since time
immemorial, they took long walks and dined together.
They shared old jokes and memories. Mother Nature
couldn't remember when she had laughed so much. It
was Father Time who had convinced her to stay, after
she had learned of the changes taking place in
Naturalis.

The Weather Board was working soundly, consulting on a
daily basis. The mapping department had excelled them
selves in preparing detailed maps recently. Everything
was running smoothly. Cyan was a very contented man.
His ideas had received lukewarm greetings at first but now
none in Naturalis could fault what he had achieved.

“Let him get on with it, my dear,” the old man had
counseled, “If things go wrong then you can go back.”

Maude was his constant companion and congratulated
him at every turn. Although worried about Mother Natures
return and reaction, Maude had convinced Cyan that she
would be happy with the changes.

Mother had not been easily convinced but since she
was enjoying herself, she decided to heed Times
advice.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Cyan,” Maude crooned repeatedly,
“Mother Nature has been looking for a way to improve
things for centuries. Now a least we have a chance to
keep up with the massive changes on earth.”

“There is plenty of time Nancy,” he laughed. “After all
time is on your side.”
The End

As he contemplated his next move he wondered, “Am I
audacious enough to suppose that I could solve the

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