That is all they do--study. That's what makes their
ears, eyes, nose and mouth so big. They use them to listen to
scientific sounds, to look at scientific objects, smell
scientific odors, and talk of scientific things. They'll never
bother us."
"Maybe not, but perhaps the crazy machinist will," suggested
Mark.
"I'll make some inquiries to-morrow, and see if the Martians know
anything of him," promised Mr. Henderson.
But if the Martians knew anything of the insane man, they would
not tell. When the adventurers made cautious inquiries on the
morrow, they were only met with vacant stares from the big eyes.
The boys and their friends made several excursions about
Martopolis in the next week, and even traveled in the big sleds
to distant cities, which they found much the same as the one they
were in.
They saw no signs of the crazy machinist, and began to believe
that he had disappeared for good. They were making progress in
the Martian language, and could converse with the people. No
longer did the Martians cause the travelers to move about by the
thought force, and our friends were allowed to go here and there
as they pleased.
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