A CHRISTMAS JAUNT 



could so fill the imagination with the 

 idea of swift and rhythmic motion, of 

 sheer space-annihilating speed. Dull 

 mechanical devices are uninspiring be- 

 side the strenuous, free action of the liv- 

 ing creature. If this be deplorable con- 

 servatism, then pray range us with 

 those who are hopelessly and happily 

 unprogressive. 



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