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Bank upon bank of typewriter-like keys; row upon row of keys, pedals, and stops resembling somewhat those of the console of a gigantic pipe-organ; panel upon panel of meters, switches, and dials all arranged about two deeply-cushioned chairs and within reach of their occupants. "Whew!
I wonder what he is going to do?" Out into the maze of halls they went again, now led by the kindly seven-foot Venerian. After walking through a long series of halls, they reached a large auditorium, where already there had gathered in the semi-circle of seats a hundred or so of the tall, blue-tinged Venerians. Before them, on a low platform, were two large, deeply-cushioned chairs.
But it made her feel a stranger, and she hastened through it to the cosier nest beyond. This was a far more homely spot. The furniture here was French also, and exquisitely delicate; but it was designed for comfort, and the gilded state of the outer room was wholly absent. A tea-table stood near a deeply-cushioned settee, and the kettle sang merrily over a spirit-lamp.
'Gin the law!" answered the old guard, as he touched his hat and closed and locked the door. Salome sank back in her deeply-cushioned seat, thankful, at least, that she was alone in the carriage. And in three minutes the tidal train started. Salome was scarcely sane.
The two magnates, exultant and flushed with the consciousness of coming victory, lolled in the deeply-cushioned seat and spoke of power. As they swung past the aviation field and neared the Oakwood Heights station, a train pulled out. Down the road came tramping a workingman in overalls and jumper, with a canvas bag of tools swinging from his brawny right hand.
Would you advise slate-grey, or grey-slate for the new dress? ... I hope you brought the weight of your intellect to bear on the great problems, and solved them to your mutual satisfaction!" Mrs Ramsden seated herself on a deeply-cushioned arm-chair, and began pulling off her tight kid gloves.
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