Are you quite sure that it is safe?
Well, there have been all sorts of stories about this sort of thing,
but I don't believe it. The PRINCE went, you know.
Oh, yes, of course. Then that's all right. Now we are off. How
interesting! We can see the tops of the houses! But what are we waiting
for?
Oh, for other passengers to get into the cars. How long does it take?
About three-quarters of an hour. Well, now we are off again.
Why, there is a mist, and we can't see anything.
Oh, yes, we can. Why, that must be either Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park
Corner, or Battersea Park.
Don't think there is much in it. And why are we stopping?
People getting in and out. Well, now we have had thirty-five minutes of
it, I shall be glad to be home.
Oh, here we are. Now we can get out. Come, that is nice!
No, we can't! _We have missed the landing, and have to go round
again._[1]
After two journeys I think the best way of thoroughly enjoying the
Wheel is to sit fast, close your eyes, and think of something else!
[1] A fact. July 6. Mr. _Punch's_ Representative was taken
round twice--the second time against his will--in company with an
indignant shareholder and several impatient, yet sorrowful, passengers,
who complained of missing appointments, &c., in consequence of their
"extra" turn.]
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