Guess I'll drop down a bit, and take in
the sights."
He pointed the indicator to the word "down," and at once began
dropping through the air. He experienced the sensation one feels
while descending in an elevator. When he reached a point just above
the town he put the indicator to the zero mark and remained
stationary, while he examined the place. But there was nothing to
interest him, particularly; so after a brief survey he once more
ascended and continued his journey toward the east.
At about two o'clock in the afternoon he reached the city of Boston,
and alighting unobserved in a quiet street he walked around for
several hours enjoying the sights and wondering what people would
think of him if they but knew his remarkable powers. But as he looked
just like any other boy no one noticed him in any way.
It was nearly evening, and Rob had wandered down by the wharves to
look at the shipping, when his attention was called to an ugly looking
bull dog, which ran toward him and began barking ferociously.
"Get out!" said the boy, carelessly, and made a kick at the brute.
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