The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-06

And in the meanwhile, my helpless position,
cut off from all interest in the world while L have
mankind you have love for science for the ad-
vancen1ent Of civilization. consideration
your felow-creatures, me' b.
IF my fellow creatures would have much trouble
with your electrical inventions doing them
AS for yourself, I've fault find with
You're decent of Demon I've doubt
mean WELL but there's something about
combination, I'm It isn't natural" @-a
The Demon made gesture of despair
why oh, why did intelligent person strike
the Master Key"' he moaned
That's it!' believe that's the root
Of the whole evil" - sr- II
What s?" inquired the Demon, stupidity. (.
1.-The fact that intelligent person did not strike the
plain. You're Demon of ELECTRICITY aren't your,
T am, said the other drawing himself proudly.
"Your mission is to obey the commands of whoever
able to strike the Master Key of Electricity"
"That is true f.
II once read in book that all things are regulated
by exact laws OF nature Il that is so probably
existence to those laws The Demon nodded doubt
less it intended that when mankind became intelligent
enough and advanced enough to strike the Master Key
and all devices would be
acceptable to them but the world
their reasonable, doesn't it?'
Perhaps so Yes; it seems reasonable" answered the
Demon, thoughtfuly -
Accidents are always liable to happen continued the
boy by accident the Master Key long before
considering paying
you Immediately appeared to mea mere boyand offered
your services"
II was very anxious something" returned
Demon, evasively you've idea stupid
to Invisible while all the time
possession secrets of untold benefit to the world
We'll you'll have to keep cool and bide your time"
said Rob- '"rhe world wasn't minute
civilization is going at pretty good we're not
up to the Demon of Electricity yet"
What shall 4 DOR groaned the Apparton, wringins
his hands mserably; "oh, what shall I dot"
go home and lie down. replied Rob, pathetcally.
Take it and don't get ratified. Nothing
created without use, they turn will
some day. sure! I'm for old fellow but it's all
your fault. :" sxs
sYou are right" exclaimed Demon, striding up and
down the causing thereby such cracking Of
electricity air that Robs hair became rigid enough
you right, wait-Wait--
wait-patiently and silentlyunt bonds oosed
intelligence rather than chance! dreary
I must watt must wait-I must wait!"
you your Senses" Rob-
dryy. 80 if you've nothing say
"No. I have nothing There Is nothing
more to You and + two. We should never have
metz retorted the Demon showing great excitement.
Oh. didn't seek acquaintance said Rob. but
treat decently and
except that forgot slave tried to
master. =
with an abrupt movement
"sood-by!, cried. when eyes behold
they will be those Of fit to command servfces
you, will passed obscury your
name unknown Good-byforever!'
filed with a white light
Of lightning that the boy went reeing backwards
stunned and blinded by its dazzling intensity.
When he recovered himself the Demon Electricity
had disappeared. zszs*L
Rob's light he left the workshop
made way down attic stairs
Some might think fool give up those
electrical Inventions, he reflected 'but I'm
who when they've had enough
the fool the fellow who can't
tines. .sssssa#@s-EEss#s
lThe End.) -.ssz1.