Roumann. "It is a
very marvelous chemical. I must get some to examine."
"I wonder where they'll put us?" asked Jack, but his question was
answered a few moments later, when they were ushered into a
finely built house of generous size, and by signs their guide
indicated that they were to make this their home. It was nicely
furnished, though in a different manner from houses in the world,
and there were many scientific books and instruments in it.
"The Martians must study all the while," observed Mr. Henderson.
"No wonder they have such big heads. All their intellectual
faculties are wonderfully developed."
"At the expense of their arms, legs and bodies," said Jack. "I
fancy I could fight half a dozen of their biggest men."
"But we're not going to," said Mr. Roumann. "At least, not as
long as they treat us decently."
"And now for something to eat," added Henderson.
Their guide showed them a dining-room, where they found a table
filled with food that looked very appetizing. The Martian
motioned for them to eat.
"I want t' find where mah kitchen is goin' t' be," declared
Washington.
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