"This line is rather crude yet. I was reading in the newspaper
the other day that some very important improvements were shortly to be
made. You have noticed, ere this, our method of heating and lighting.
Don't you think it is an advancement on the old way?"
"It certainly is, though we use some steam and considerable electricity
yet in our country."
"I suppose so--but here we are."
Although nothing in the city was cramped or crowded for room, the place
where they now alighted was planned on an unusually large scale. Immense
buildings stood upon a large tract of land, planted with trees, grass,
and flowers. Here were breathing room and playground. A number of
streams of clear water flowed through the grounds, and small ponds were
alive with fish and swimming birds. Fountains played, and statues of
marble gleamed through the foliage.
"See, what is that?" exclaimed Remand, as he caught sight of a huge,
shaggy beast lying under a tree.
"Just a brown bear," said Paulus.
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