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NEUROOMIA: A NEW CONTINENT.
understand was the name of their continent. They further explained that this was a very quick and easy method of travelling, and pointed out that the gear of the first was made sharp at the end so as to offer the least possible resistance to the atmosphere.
The new-comers were known to my friends, to whom they gave some letters and papers. Folbrizzio mentioned their names to me, and told them how I came to Neuroomia. They remained with us for some time, probably a period equal to a few of our days, and then departed in the manner they came. I watched them till they were out of sight, then turned into my room, reflecting that I had indeed dropped into a land of wonders.
