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wick. "Isn't it dangerous—in an airship that hasn't been thoroughly tried yet?"
"Dangerous? Yes, somewhat," replied Tom, slowly. "But we can't help ourselves, Mr. Fenwick. We can't turn around and go back in this gale, and we can't descend."
"Then what's to be done?"
"Nothing, except to keep on until the gale blows itself out."
"And how long will that be?"
"I don't know—a week, maybe."
"Bless my coffee pot, I'm glad we've got plenty on board to eat!" exclaimed Mr. Damon.
