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The Young Engineers on the Gulf

CHAPTER XVI
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There, come back five feet.

So! Hold her steady!" As the engine stopped Conlon stepped forward, kneeling by Reade's side.
"There are the bombs, man!" cried Tom exultantly.

"See them---the two upper ones ?" "I see something that gleams," admitted Conlon.
"Well, we'll have them up and aboard in a hurry.

Then you'll see just what they are." "You're not going to try to raise the things with the boathook, are you ?" queried the engine tender, a look of alarm in his eyes.
"That might be risky," admitted Reade.

"I'll go over the side after them and bring them up.
"Don't, Mr.Reade!" urged Conlon with a shiver.


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