Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-11-05

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things: Lungs of great capacity and
power. Thin and elastic but exceed.
ingly tough wings compressible within
a small compass and operated by
tremendous muscles as strong as those
of the legs of a horse. Scanty but
exceedingly firm flesh. Legs similar
to those Of a wading bird, all bone and
sineW, the bones strong, light and
hollow. And while he appears to be
fully seven feet tall should not ex-
pect him to weigh as much as an or
binary man" March grinned remi-
niscently. 81 81
4. Although he certainly possesses
the strength Of two, exclusive Of his
wings, which certainly have at least
a one-mule power kick in a forward
direction. His blood being partially
cold might signify what?"
THAT he possesses some of the
characteristics of the reptiles, is OF
a rather low order Of intelligence and
more or less of reptilian nature.
For instance, there are few reptiles
that possess natural antipathy for
man, and on the other hand neither do
they fear him particularly. Unless he
approaches them too closely they ig-
more him, If he does threaten them
they either move slowly out of the
way or prepare to combat him. I'm
less aroused, they are content to let
him pass; II injured they often become
exceedingly vindictive and greatly to
be feared"
Therefore, If Clay had not at
tackled him it is quite probable that he
would not have attacked us"
b. II so judge from what saw Of him
that evening and from my later specu-
:lations. However, we must not be too
severe on Clay, for his intentions were
Of the BEST The Professor raised
his glasses. us this not Miss Fulton
and Mr.. Tolliver approaching?"
Alan glanced in the direction indi-
Gated and saw the pair hurrying
towards them Almost upon run
the girl came, and taking the astrono-
mer's hand clasped it warmly. Her
cheeks were aglow, her eyes alight,
her whole being radiating excitement
and enthusiasm. She gave them no
time to speak.
arose and swept after him! oh, how
I admired them! And most of all Mr..
North-his dash and skill completely
won me. FL hope he wins the prize,
for I know he is generous enough to
divide part of it with the others. II
/ were man should certainly be an
.aviator-although of course / would
not permit any man whom was inter-
ested in to. be one for moment. l
prefer my friends should live in peace
rather than die in pieces. And while
you folks were simply staring stupidity
after them I seemed to float and soar
by their side with the wind in my ears
and my whole body thrilling I wish
l could make you understand how ex-
citing it was as we leaped and bound
ed through the air. But OF course
men cannot understand such sensa-
tons, they are too animalistic. And
how is your forehead, Professor" She
stopped for lack of breath.
Desmond smiled down into her
glowing face. 1T is painless. You
remember you helped cleanse it that
night! Well. all the pain and sore
ness were banished by the magic Of
your touch and it was practically
healed before it was bandaged.' She
sunk low with skirt spread, curtseying
quantity, old fashionedly.
''If the younger men were only half
as gallant as the gentlemen of the
generation that preceded them how
happy we girls would be. You shall
dine with us for that" She turned
upon March. "And now your account
Of yourself, sir--your explanation for
not searching me out"
K March looked quickly from one to
the other of the returned pair. As
Doris appeared to be in the highest OF
spirits, SO also did Tolliver, and jeal.
ousy stung him to the quick. Why
this exuberance? Why Tolliver's un-
usually light manner and, as the
searcher thought, triumphant smile?
What had happened in his absence
what had passed between them? He
answered her lamely enough.
North and I had just returned
from his luncheon when he espied the
enemy. The rest had not seen him
and we concealed our emotions until
he had made his start. For few mo-
ments following I, also, was absorbed
in their flight and am afraid thought
of little else, despite my lack Of mag
nation. Anyway did not know where
to look for you and thought would
find you quickest by remaining here.
Hope was not particularly missed"
The eyes of the girl danced.
did we miss him, Mr.. Tolliver?
she challenged, laughing outright at
the sight Of .Alan's face.
"Ahem," returned Clay affectedly.
The Professor broke in.
II am afraid I am to blame for
keeping him from you. He had al
ready started away when seized
him and like the Ancient Mariner de-
tanned him while spun my tedious
yarn. But must be returning home.
I shall not let you forget the dinner.
Miss Fulton" He lifted his hat.
bowed and went his way.
1--WE had better be going ALSO" sug-
gested the girl