Night FlightAfter a tragic crash in the Andes, an airport supervisor must decide whether to continue the "night flights" of the mail. |
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... head . To mask his utter ignorance he would slowly , thoughtfully , wag his head at everything that came his way , a movement that struck fear into uneasy con- sciences and ensured the proper upkeep of the plant . He was not beloved ...
... head . To mask his utter ignorance he would slowly , thoughtfully , wag his head at everything that came his way , a movement that struck fear into uneasy con- sciences and ensured the proper upkeep of the plant . He was not beloved ...
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... head , fix his eyes a while on this new enemy and then as slowly return to his previous position , his neck pressed back against the leather pad , shoul- ders unmoving as before . chapter eight Rivière Went Out for a Short Walk- Rivière ...
... head , fix his eyes a while on this new enemy and then as slowly return to his previous position , his neck pressed back against the leather pad , shoul- ders unmoving as before . chapter eight Rivière Went Out for a Short Walk- Rivière ...
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... head , gray hair and lips tight - set upon their bitter secret . At last he summoned up his courage . " Sir ! " Rivière raised his head and looked at him . So deep , so far away had been his dream that till now he might well have been ...
... head , gray hair and lips tight - set upon their bitter secret . At last he summoned up his courage . " Sir ! " Rivière raised his head and looked at him . So deep , so far away had been his dream that till now he might well have been ...
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ALREADY BENEATH HIM THROUGH | 17 |
RIVIÈRE GLANCED AT THE PILOT | 33 |
AN HOUR LATER THE WIRELESS | 53 |
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