He readily obliges, thinking as he does that no man has ever said such a thing to a woman before. He says: "Our dearest one, do not obey us." She steps back, her eyes wide, and, ignoring his command, she asks him to call her "our dearest one" again. She notes that he nevertheless wants her to continue thinking these thoughts, and he does not deny it, causing her to smile. He tells her that he has named her the Golden One in his thoughts, and she tells him that she has also given him a name - the Unconquered.Įquality 7-2521 is silent for a moment before he points out that their thoughts are forbidden. She is waiting at the hedge, and although her eyes are "hard and scornful" toward others, she seems ready to obey Equality 7-2521's words. After much time has passed, on a hot day when the Peasants are weary and work far away from the road, Equality 7-2521 sees a second opportunity to speak with Liberty 5-3000, the Golden One.
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