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 The first day, great joy; but when they are warned that I didn't bring an airplane and won't fly, there is great disappointment.

I quote a case that happened lately: I arrive in a small town in the interior of the country and meet a close friend from school. We hadn't seen each other for 30 years. It was a great pleasure for both of us to meet. I propose walks on foot or on horseback, during which we would talk about ancient times. My friend objects, because he is no longer of an age to climb mountains on foot, and even riding a horse is already unpleasant for him! During our rides in "chariot", my friend, who is very witty, made me laugh telling anecdotes of our childhood; however, at a given moment, he stops and says: — We've laughed enough; now let's get serious: the townspeople and I, are very unhappy with you; because you come to spend a few days here and you don't make a flight! What would it cost you to send a telegram and have your "barrel organ" come? You would play the crank and show us what you can do!

— Well, dear friend; you already feel tired to make long walks on foot or on horseback; I, who am your age, with the diffe-