Thank you all for the comments! As ever, I really appreciate them.
Maria: I'm saying nothing about CJ's powers because that would do much to give away the ending of the story. You're right, though; he doesn't get them from the sun of his world -- that's why H G Wells had to take him to Lois and Clark's world.
Paul: is the picture quality halibut or nice red herring? Only time will tell...
Tank: Yes, CJ assumed Lois would notice. See my answer to Kathy's post, below.
Kathy: From EMI:
CJ spent most of Tuesday morning practicing spinning in and out of the Superman suit, managing to completely destroy his tie and lose a few buttons off his shirt before getting it absolutely right. He knew that Lois and Clark both took it for granted that he would need the suit when he got home, but the more time he spent in it the more uncomfortable he felt about wearing it. It wasn't just that he was still unsure of his worthiness to adopt the mantle of Superman, either.
In a week's time of arriving home, his powers would be gone and he'd be forced to retire from the superhero business. As a result, he found himself asking whether wearing the suit would be such a good idea. Why offer to "his" people a symbol of hope when that symbol wouldn't stick around for very long?
He sighed. As far as he could see, he could achieve just as much by operating in a clandestine manner or, otherwise, making sure that he moved so fast that people wouldn't be able to identify him. Of course, anyone he carried in his arms would be able to see his face but the only person he intended to hold long enough to do that was Lois Lane, and he found that the thought of her knowing about him didn't bother him in the least. In fact, he thought it had a certain appeal.
By the time Lois and Clark arrived home that evening, CJ had made up his mind. When he went home, the suit would not be going with him.
You should see some more of CJ's reasoning as EMII progresses. I guess it's debatable whether he made the right choice here, but that explains his reasoning, anyway.
Merry, Tricia, Clark'sGal and LabRat -- thanks for your comments to!
Chris
