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it perched alone atop a hill to which only one rutty road "Let's project our thought into the future," Doug
led, was found and mobbed by the curious. The road said, when unfolding to me their plans. "I see, summed
has been paved. Other homes rose near by, as sites up, a constant whirl of machinery revolving to satisfy
were purchased by other stars, such as Chaplin and every need, with human activity condensed.
Corinne Griffith. "Life will be concentrated in the high buildings of
Theirs was no longer a solitary retreat, but became big cities piled upon tiers of granite,
the nucleus of a new Hollywood, of vaster reaches, of "People will smile at this automobile age of 'slow
estates instead of bungalows. Tourists learned to climb locomotion,' for all transportation will be by airplanes,
the high fence, to hide in the shrubbery, hoping for a each home having a hangar on its roof. Electricity, or a
glimpse of the stars, to placate Zorro, the watchdog, development of the wireless principles, will perform the
with fat, juicy pieces of steak. work still done by hand labor.
Because of this invasion of their privacy, they began "The idea is not far-fetched that food will be supplied
to dream of the new home, plans for which will be in capsules. The mere pressing of a button will bring
completed on their return from their world tour. Vir to hand what is needed, minimizing effort. Family events
tually an impregnable fortress, it will be big enough, will be recorded by motion pictures. Spectacular films,
heaven knows, for two humans to hide within its walls, their orchestral accompaniment synchronized, will of
vast enough to give them, inside its very inclosure, course be broadcast from central stations -and projected
recreation, entertainment, and exercise. Instead of into every home on a receiving screen or mirror,
going to the beach to swim before gaping crowds, they "There are three departments of life, each of which
will have the sea at their front door. They will have needs exercise: the physical, mental, and emotional,"
acres over which to roam, ungazed upon. Continued on page 111