Now sit with me upon this lounge which stands at the further end of the room." The sofa in question was in a niche which was lined in three sides and above with perfectly clear transparent crystal.

As they sat down the master of the house drew a cord which pulled out a crystal shutter behind them, so that they were enclosed on all sides in a great box of glass, so pure and so highly polished that its presence might very easily be forgotten.

A number of golden cords with crystal handles hung down into this small chamber, and appeared to be connected with a long shining bar outside.
"Now, where would you like to smoke your cigar ?" said Raffles Haw, with a twinkle in his demure eyes.

"Shall we go to India, or to Egypt, or to China, or to--" "To South America," said Robert.
There was a twinkle, a whirr, and a sense of motion.

The young artist gazed about him in absolute amazement.