There was once a lad so virtuous that the gods gave him a wish. His choice was to be, for a day, the charioteer of the Sun. Apollo was overruled when he predicted dire consequences, but subsequent events proved him right. The Sahara is said to be the track of desolation laid when the inexperienced driver let his carriage pass too close to Earth. Since then, the gods have tried to operate a closed shop. M. N. PLANO
