The balloonist acknowledged these compliments, bowing and looking down over the sea of upturned faces,-but Hedger was determined she should not see him, and he darted behind the tent-fly.
"Youth and the Bright Medusa"
Willa Cather
Professor Edgecombe, the celebrated balloonist who was lost so long ago?
"The Lost City"
Joseph E. Badger, Jr.
Much of this the professor made known to his nephews during that evening, the trio thoroughly discussing the matter in all its bearings, but before the air-ship was prepared for the night's rest, uncle Phaeton made the youngsters happy by consenting to their remaining behind as guardians to the Lost City, while he went in quest of the balloonist.
"The Lost City"
Joseph E. Badger, Jr.
