I was a little surprised when, carefully evading the dictation to which she was invited, she suggested that Eunane and Eive would probably most enjoy the opportunity.

That she should be willing to get rid of the most wilful and petulant of the party seemed natural.

The other selection confirmed the impression I had formed, but dared not express to one whom I had never blamed without finding myself in the wrong, that Eveena regarded Eive with a feeling more nearly approaching to jealousy than her nature seemed capable of entertaining.

I obeyed, however, without comment; and both the companions selected for me were delighted at the prospect.
The Academy is situated about half-way between Amacasfe and the Residence; the facilities of Martial travelling, and above all of telegraphic and telephonic communication, dispensing with all reason for placing great institutions in or near important cities.

We traveller by balloon, as I was anxious to improve myself in the management of these machines.