All that I know is, that this country is
extremely dear, and that the only way to get things cheap is to
encourage Competition.'
Here the progress of his companion was impeded for some time by a great
crowd, which had assembled to catch a glimpse of a man who was to fly
off a steeple, but who had not yet arrived. A chimney-sweeper observed
to a scientific friend that probably the density of the atmosphere might
prevent the intended volitation; and Popanilla, who, having read almost
as many pamphlets as the observer, now felt quite at home, exceedingly
admired the observation.
'He must be a very superior man, this gentleman in black!' said
Popanilla to his companion.
'By no means! he is of the lowest class in society. But you are
probably not aware that you are in the most educated country in the
world.'
'Delightful!' said Popanilla.
The Captain was exceedingly desirous of witnessing the flight of the
Vraibleusian Daedalus, but his friend advised their progress. This,
however, was not easy; and Popanilla, animated for the moment by his
natural aristocratic disposition, and emboldened by his superior size
and strength, began to clear his way in a manner which was more cogent
than logical.
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