The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-02

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1t was not so, however, with poor
Johnston. His spirits had been SO damp
ened by the physicians words that he
could not rally from his dependency.
His suit fitted his figure as well as that
of the Englishman, but he could not
wear it with the same hopeful grace.
Cheer upp' whispered Thorndyke
as they followed the captain through Il
long corridor. IF we are on our way to
the stake or block, we are at least going
dressed like gentlemen. "
Outside they found the streets lined
with spectators eagerly waiting to see
them pass. The men all had suits like
those which had been given the captives,
and the women wore flowing gowns
like those of ancient Greece.
'These are the common people,
whispered Thorndyke to Johnston, "but
did you ever dream of such perfect fea-
lures and physiques? Every face is full
of merriment and good cheer. l am Gu
rious to see the royalty. "
Johnston made no reply, for Captain
Tradmos turned suddenly and faced
them.
"Stand here till return" lie said,
and he went back into the house.
where in the deuce do you think we
are?" pursued Thorndyke, with grim
smile.
Haven't the slightest idea, sighed
Johnston, and he shuddered as he
locked down the long wide street, with
its borders of human faces.
Thorndyke was observant.
"There is not breath of air STIR
ring" he said, land yet the atmosphere
is like impalpable delicacies TO hun
CRY mans stomach. Look at that big
tree. Not leaf is moving, and yet ev-
cry breath | draw is as fresh as if il
came from mountain top. Did you
ever see such flowers as those? Look at
that ocean Of orchids.
'They think we are regular mon
key show" grumbled the American.
Look how the crowd is gaping and
showing and fighting for places to see
us.
Its your legs they want to behold,
old fellow. Do you know | never knew
you had such knotty knee joints. Did
you ever have rheumatism? l wish /
had 'em. They wouldn't put me to
death-they would make me the chief
attraction i'll the royal museum. -
Thorndyke concluded his Jest with a
laugh, but the face of his friend did
not brighten.
"You bet that medical examination
means something serious" he said.
"Pooh!" And the Englishman slapped
his friend play tally ca the shoulder.
Since L Lave seen that vast crowd
Of well developed people and remember
what that medicine man said | have
made up my mind that we are going to
be separated. Poor Johnston's lip was
quiyering
Rubbish But there comes the cap
tain. Fut on Il bold front. Talk up New
York. Tell 'em about Chicago and the
fair and ask to Ice allowed to ride in
their Ferris wheel. If they ain got any
wheel, ask 'em when the first train
leaves town. "
This is 20 time for jokes" growlod
Johnston as Tradmos returned. Trad
mos motioncd to something that in the
distance Licked like carriage, but
which turned cut TO be flying ma
chine 1t rose gracefully and Sided
over the ground ard settled at their
feet. 1t WIGS large enough to seat Gcz-
en- people, and there was little glass
compartment at the end. in
which they could see 1.-THE driver" as
he was termed by Tradmos. The mys-
terloCs machinery was hidden in the
woodwork overhead and beneath.
Get in, said the captain, and the
door flew open as if of its own accord.
Ihorndyke went in first and was follow
ed by the moody American. LET up Oh
the ague," TESTED Thorndyke, nudging
his friend with his elbow IF you keep
on quivering like that, you may shake
the thing loose from its mornings, and
we d never know what became of u.s.
Johnston scowled, and the officer.
who had overheard the remark, smiled
as he leaned toward the window and
gave some directions to the man in the |
other compartment.
You both take it rather coolly." he
remarked to Thorndyke. Il took a man
and woman over this route several
years ago, and both of them were in n |
dead faint; but, in fact, you have moth
ing to fear. We never have acct
dents"
1t is safe as balloon, l suppose.
and we are at home in Them" said the
with just the hint of a
swagger in his tone.
But your balloons are poor, print
tive things at best, returned Tradmos
In his soft voice. "They can't be com.
pared to this mode of travel, though, of
course, our machines would not operate
In your atmosphere.
. why not?" impulsively asked the
Englishman. Il thought
But he did not conclude his remark.
Tor they were rising, and both he and
johnston leaned apprehensively forward
ana looked out of one of the windows.
Down below the long lines of peonIe