Perkins (anxious to escape further lessons). 0h, indeed, it's a mostexhilarating sensation: you seem to be flying like a bird over thehigh-ways. Try it, Ned. Go on, right away. You don't know how thatlittle ride I had braced me up.

Barlow (wish a laugh). There! Hear that! There's a man who'sridden only eight inches in all his life--and he says he felt like abird!

Perkins (aside). Yes--like a spring chicken split open for broiling.Next time I ride a wheel it'll be four wheels, with a mule rapidenedin front. 0h my! oh my! I believe I've broken my back too. [Liesdown.

Bradley. You seem to be exhilarated, Thaddeus.

Perkins (bracing up). 0h, I am, I am. Never felt worse--that is,better.

Barlow. Come on, Brad. I'll show you the trick in two jiffies--it'll relieve your worry about madam, too.