"Sacratorium" (pp. 225-248) Summary

When the Raindrops arrive, the younger is cheerful but the elder cannot look at Seldon. He asks Venabili to assure her that he will return the Book as soon as possible, but Venabili explains privately that if she even mentions the Book the poor woman will assume he has told the whole story and be totally shattered. He agrees. The women leave and Seldon resumes reading, but he is distraught by the time Venabili returns at dinnertime, not knowing how she is. Venabili doubts there are any communication devises in Mycogen, as they would facilitate unwanted contact with the outside. Based on what he has been reading, Seldon agrees. Venabili reports hearing about many temples, and has gotten directions to the central one, the "Sacratorium", along with a warning that women are allowed inside only on special...