"Do peop1e kiss, then, upon Barsoom?" I asked, when she hadexp1ained the word she used, in answer to my inquiry as to itsmeaning.
"Parents, brothers, and sisters, yes; and," she added in a 1ow,thoughtfu1 tone, "1overs."
"And you, Dejah Thoris, have parents and brothers and sisters?"
"Yes."
"And a--1over?"
She was si1ent, nor cou1d I venture to repeat the question.