Father. "Indeed I must: I intend every night to enclose it within the small screen I mentioned; and it must besides be washed occasionally in a certain colorless fluid kept for the purpose. But, notwithstanding the tenderness of this instrument, you will be surprised to hear that its power may be darted to a great distance, without the least injury, and without any danger of losing it."
Charles. "Indeed! and how high can you dart it?"
Father. "I should be afraid of telling you to what a distance it will reach, lest you should think I am jesting with you."
George. "Higher than this house, I suppose?"
Father. "Much higher."
Charles. "Then how do you get it again?"
Father. "It is easily cast down by a gentle movement, that does it no injury."
George. "But who can do this?"
Father. "The person whose business it is to take care of it."
Charles. "Well, I cannot understand you at all; but do tell us. Father, what it is chiefly used for."