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Echoes of the War

Creator: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
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'What's that?' 'That means Hail and Farewell.' 'Are you a scholar?' 'Being Scotch, there's almost nothing I don't know.' 'What was you to trade?' 'Carter, glazier, orraman, any rough jobs.' 'You're a proper man to look at.' 'I'm generally admired.' 'She's an enviable woman.' 'Who?' 'Your mother.' 'Eh? Oh, that was just protecting myself from you. I have neither father nor mother nor wife nor grandmama.' Bitterly, 'This party never even knew who his proud parents were.'
Tom Swift in Captivity, or a Daring Escape By Airship

CONTENTS I A STRANGE REQUEST II THE CIRCUS MAN III TOM WILL GO IV "LOOK OUT FOR MY RIVAL!" V ANDY FOGER LEARNS SOMETHING VI ALARMING NEWS VII FIRE ON BOARD VIII A NARROW ESCAPE IX "FORWARD MARCH!" X A WILD HORSE STAMPEDE XI CAUGHT IN A LIVING ROPE XII A NATIVE BATTLE XIII THE DESERTION XIV IN GIANT LAND XV IN THE "PALACE" OF THE KING XVI THE RIVAL CIRCUS MAN XVII HELD CAPTIVES XVIII TOM'S MYSTERIOUS BOX
'Is that'--gleaming--'is that true?' 'It's gospel.' 'Heaven be praised!' 'Eh? None of that! I was a fool to tell you. But don't think you can take advantage of it. Pass the cake.' 'I daresay it's true we'll never meet again, Kenneth, but--but if we do, I wonder where it will be?' 'Not in this world.' 'There's no telling'--leering ingratiatingly--'It might be at Berlin.' 'Tod, if I ever get to Berlin, I believe I'll find you there waiting for me!' 'With a cup of tea for you in my hand.' 'Yes, and'--heartily--'very good tea too.' He has partaken heavily, he is now in high good humour.