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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... inspector , who had no ideas on the subject , assented . The inspector seemed about to speak . Then he hesitated , turned toward Pellerin , and his Adam's apple stirred . But he held his peace and , after a moment's thought , resumed ...
... inspector , who had no ideas on the subject , assented . The inspector seemed about to speak . Then he hesitated , turned toward Pellerin , and his Adam's apple stirred . But he held his peace and , after a moment's thought , resumed ...
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... inspectors with the rest of men ; some shirts in execrable taste , a dress- ing - set , the photograph of a lean woman , which the inspector pinned to the wall . Hum- bly thus he imparted to Pellerin his needs , affections , and regrets ...
... inspectors with the rest of men ; some shirts in execrable taste , a dress- ing - set , the photograph of a lean woman , which the inspector pinned to the wall . Hum- bly thus he imparted to Pellerin his needs , affections , and regrets ...
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... Inspector Robineau toward the desk . " I am going to teach you a lesson , Robi- neau . If you feel run down it's not these men's business to give you energy . You are their chief . Your weakness is absurd . Now write ! " " I- " " Write ...
... Inspector Robineau toward the desk . " I am going to teach you a lesson , Robi- neau . If you feel run down it's not these men's business to give you energy . You are their chief . Your weakness is absurd . Now write ! " " I- " " Write ...
Contents
ALREADY BENEATH HIM THROUGH | 17 |
RIVIÈRE GLANCED AT THE PILOT | 33 |
AN HOUR LATER THE WIRELESS | 53 |
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