The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-10

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them till they were loss In tho dim,
misty distance RAsly allied with pa
Nlions, pleasure lakes, fountains and
tortuous drives and walks dotted ths
landscape in all directions
Thozndyke's breath had clouded the
glass Of The window, and he rubbed II
with his handkerchief. Al be did %
the sash slowly and without particle
OF sound slid to one side, disclosing q
narrow balcony outside II had q grace.
ful balustrade, made Of carved red and
White mottled marble, and on the end
Of the balcony facing the city sat q
great gold and silver jug, ten feet high,
Of rare design. The spout was formed
BY the body Ct dragon with wings ex-
tended The handle was serpent with
the extremity Ct ia tail coiled around
the neck of the Jug
The air that came in at the window
was fresh and dewy and laden with the
most eItranciug odors. Thorndyke led
the way cut, treading very gently at
first. Johnston followed him, too much
surprised to mako any comment From
tbs position their view to the left round
the corner Of the building was widened,
and new wonders appeared on every
hand $3.50
Over the polished stone pavements
strange vehicles ran noiselessly, as II
the wheels had cushioned tires, and the
streets we're crowded with an active,
strangely clad populace.
Look at thatI' exclaimed tho Amer
lean, and from street corner they saw
a queer looking machine. carrying half
dozen Passengers, rise like bird with
wings ortspread and fly away toward
the east. They watched it till it dissp.
peared in the distance.
1--WE are indeed in wonderland" said
the Enghehman. II can't make head
or tail Of ii. We were on an isolated
island, the Lord only knows where,
and. have suddenly been transported to
q new world"
~ can't feel at all as il we were in
the world we were born in" returned
Johnston. II feel strange.'
"The wine, suggested the English
man-"you know 1t did wonders for Us
In that saltwater thing"
"No, the wine has nothing to do
with it. My head never was clearer.
The very atmosphere is peculiar. The
Dir is invigorating, and can't get
enough Of it,"
"That is exactly the way feel, Twas
Thorndyke's answer.
Look at the sunlight" went on
Johnston. 1T is gay like our dawn,
but see how transparent it is. You can
look through it for miles and miles. 1t
is becoming pink in the east. The sun
will soon be up, and I am curious to see
it,"
1T must be up now, but we cannot
see it for the hills and buildings. Ny
goodness, see thatl' And the English
man pointed to the east. A food Of del
icate pink light was now pouring into
the vast body Of gray and was slowly
driving the more somber color toward
the west. The line Of separation was
marked-so marked, indeed, that it
seemed vast, rose colored billow roll
ing, widening and sweeping onward
like swell Of the ocean shoreward. On
it came rapidly till the whole land
scape was magioally changed. The flow
ers, the trees, the grass, the waters Of |
the lakes, the white buildings, the cos
tunes Of the people in the streets, even
the sky, changed in aspect. The white
clouds looked like frelit smoke, and /
far toward the west rolled the long line
Of pink, still struggling with the gray |
and driving it back.
The sun now came into sight, q great
bleeding ball Of fire slowly rising above
the gilded roofs in the distance.
By Jove, look at our shadowsl" ex.
claimed Johnston, and both men gazed
at the balcony floor in amazement.
Their shadows were as clearly defined
and black as silhouettes. "How do you
account for that" continued the Amer
lean. II am firmly convinced that this
sun is not the orb that shines over my
native land"
Thorndyke laughed, but his laugh was
forced. "How absurd, and yeti He
extended his hand over the balustrade
into the rosy glow, and without conolud-
ing his remark held it back into the
shadow Of the window easement. "By
Jovel" he exclaimed. "There is not a
particle Of warmth in it. It is exactly
the same temperature in the shade as in
the light" He moved back against the
wall "No; there is no difference; the
blamed thing doesn't give out any
Johnston's hands were extended in
The light. II believe you are right" he
declared in awe. Something is wrong"
At that moment appeared from the
.oom behind them handsome youth,
attired in suit Of scarlet silk that fitted
'ts athletic figure perfectly. He raped
oftly on the window easement and
owed when they turned.
Your breakfast is waiting for you,"
10 announced. They followed him into
room adjoining the one they had occu-
lied and found table holding sump-
uous repast. The boy gave them seats
nd handed them golden plates to eat
pom. The fruits, wine and meats were ,
cry appetizing, and they ate with rel !
sh.
II believe we are to DO conducted to I
he palace of your king tomorrow, ven 9
ured the Englishman to the boy. 5
The boy shook his head, but made no S
eply and busted himself with remov- 9
" the dishes. As they were rising Z
rom tho table, they heard footsteps in e
ne ball outside The door opened. 1t c
1as Captain Tradmos, and he was &C. 9
by tall, bearded man with y
leather case under his arm. !,
"You must undergo medical exami. i
ation," the captain said smilingly. =
II is our invariable custom, but this is y
? special order from the king"
Johnston shuddered as he looked at :
le odd looking instruments the medic
man was taking from the case, but
horndyke watched his movements
18th phlegmatic indifference He stood
'ect, threw back his shoulders, ex- r
anded his massive chest and struck it L