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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... wait for it ; as soon as Asuncion's in , come for instructions , please . Hold yourself in readiness . " Rivière read again the weather reports from the northern sectors . " Clear sky ; full moon ; no wind . " The mountains of Brazil ...
... wait for it ; as soon as Asuncion's in , come for instructions , please . Hold yourself in readiness . " Rivière read again the weather reports from the northern sectors . " Clear sky ; full moon ; no wind . " The mountains of Brazil ...
Page 113
... wait . " There was a faint movement of her shoul- ders and Rivière guessed its meaning . “ What is the use of that lamp , the dinner waiting , and the flowers there when I return ? " Once a young mother confided in Rivière , " I've ...
... wait . " There was a faint movement of her shoul- ders and Rivière guessed its meaning . “ What is the use of that lamp , the dinner waiting , and the flowers there when I return ? " Once a young mother confided in Rivière , " I've ...
Page 118
... wait for daybreak . In a few hours all Argentina would swing to- ward the sun , and here these men were stand- ing , as on a beach , facing the net that was being slowly , slowly drawn in toward them , none knowing what its take would ...
... wait for daybreak . In a few hours all Argentina would swing to- ward the sun , and here these men were stand- ing , as on a beach , facing the net that was being slowly , slowly drawn in toward them , none knowing what its take would ...
Contents
ALREADY BENEATH HIM THROUGH | 17 |
RIVIÈRE GLANCED AT THE PILOT | 33 |
AN HOUR LATER THE WIRELESS | 53 |
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