Ere long they came to a large hall which was used by the Ways and Means
Committee of the Broad Highway.
They obtained permission to visit the interior of the hall, hoping
thereby to see the famous committee in session. But, after being
escorted from room to room by a guide, they were informed, upon reaching
the main auditorium, that the committee was holding a secret session,
and that no visitors would be allowed to enter during that day.
"How soon will visitors be admitted?' asked Mr. World, with a shade
of disappointment in his tone.
"Not until the matter now under consideration is settled. It may be
two hours, perhaps two days," was the indefinite reply.
"And where can we spend the interim with most profit and interest?"
further interrogated Mr. World.
The guide, looking through a window, described a path leading to a
lofty summit. "When you reach that elevation," explained he, "you will
see, in the busy vale beyond, the Wizard City.
"Most of the experiments performed in that wondrous vale are closed
forever from the view of mortal man; but so much of the work as you
are allowed to see will interest you for many days.
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