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Harris, W. S. (William Shuler), 1865-

"A twentieth century allegory"




CHAPTER XVII.
THE WIZARD CITY.
1. The weird city of inventors described.
2. Its ultimate overthrow predicted in a realistic climax.

I saw that Miss Church-Member was anxious to visit the vast tower in
the central part of the city. So Mr. World, in deference to her wishes,
and agreeably to his own desires, escorted her in that direction.
Standing away at some distance, they were soon gazing upward at the
awe-inspiring spectacle. Its grandeur and proportions now appeared to
be greatly increased.
They could see, with more distinctness, circling around the massive
wizard cone, the aerial boulevards, ever alive with private conveyances,
and the trolley cars each carrying a variety of passengers.
"Will you accompany me on the trolley to the first series of hangings
gardens?" cheerily invited Mr. World.
"If we are permitted, and you think it safe to ascend," she answered
in a tremulous voice. He calmed her fears and led her to the central
passenger room at the base of the tower. Here they saw a system of
interior elevators carrying throngs of people to the numerous stations
between the base and the highest dizzy view-point.


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