The Land Of The Changing Sun

The balloon seemed scarcely to move though it was slowly sinking toward theocean of white clouds which hung between it and the earth. The two inmates ofthe car ... » 

The balloon seemed scarcely to move though it was slowly sinking toward theocean of white clouds which hung between it and the earth. The two inmates ofthe car were insensible their faces were bloodless their cheeks sunken. Theywere both young and handsome. Harry Johnston an American was as dark andsallow as a Spaniard. Charles Thorndyke an English gentleman. Johnston was thefirst to come to consciousness as the balloon sank into less rarefiedatmosphere. He opened his eyes dreamily and looked curiously at the white faceof his friend in his lap. Then he shook him and tried to call his name but hislips made no sound «