“You mean to say that this has been going on for centuries?” said Ahmed incredulously.

“Well, science and technology have changed considerably, but basically yeah.” replied St. John, his closest aid.

“But how can this be? We are an educated people, yes?” inquired Ahmed scratching his head.

“Education does not presume educated sir,” said St. John.

Ahmed looked out the window of his corner office. The city was magnificent. What a testament to their intellectual capacity – and yet, he had to wonder. In the distance the ocean gleamed an azure blue, and he felt his heart sink as he affirmed in a whisper “right.”

"It rained that day," said Rob as he stared out of his office window.