6/22 How fast do Mr.Morgan's machines go ?" "Much too fast! It's very exhilarating--but rather frightening; and they do make a fearful uproar. He says, though, he thinks he sees a way to get around the noisiness in time." "I don't mind the noise," said George. "Give me a horse, for mine, though, any day. I must get up a race with one of these things: Pendennis'll leave it one mile behind in a two-mile run. How's grandfather ?" "He looks well, but he complains sometimes of his heart: I suppose that's natural at his age--and it's an Amberson trouble." Having mentioned this, she looked anxious instantly. |