If only I had thought of a Kodak! I could have flashed that glimpse of the Under-world in a second, and examined it at leisure.
In H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine," the protagonist expresses a sense of regret over a missed opportunity to capture a moment from the future. The mention of a Kodak suggests a desire for a way to document and analyze the intriguing visions he encounters in the Under-world. This reflects the human impulse to hold onto fleeting experiences and explore the unknown through tangible means.
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