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1 II | what you are saying, Uncle Prudent!”~“I maintain that the screw
2 II | Philadelphia was the famous Uncle Prudent, Prudent being his family
3 II | the famous Uncle Prudent, Prudent being his family name. There
4 II | have had no children.~Uncle Prudent was a personage of consideration,
5 II | into the pocket of Uncle Prudent. He was a bachelor, he lived
6 II | audacious a master.~Uncle Prudent was rich, and therefore
7 II | it had not been for Uncle Prudent. Like him he was in his
8 II | violence of character. Uncle Prudent was furiously hot; Phil
9 II | exactly divided between Uncle Prudent and him. Twenty times there
10 II | goes; that was all.~Uncle Prudent stuck in his needle at the
11 II | were the results: Uncle Prudent had approached the center
12 II | Institute, whereas Uncle Prudent was president. A difference
13 II | Evans vowed against Uncle Prudent one of those hatreds which
14 III | is not dear,” said Uncle Prudent, as he handed to the inventor
15 III | will understand why Uncle Prudent and his colleagues were
16 III | group of “Behindists.” Uncle Prudent, who ought to have given
17 III | given the casting vote—Uncle Prudent, brought up doubtless in
18 III | awaited the orders that Uncle Prudent found it convenient to give.~
19 III | convenient to give.~Uncle Prudent turned on the steam whistle,
20 III | communication!” said Uncle Prudent, after taking a huge pinch
21 III | appear,” continued Uncle Prudent, ‘that to believe in guiding
22 III | Robur,” replied Uncle Prudent.~“Robur! Robur! Robur!”
23 IV | Speak, stranger!” said Uncle Prudent, who had some difficulty
24 IV | obtained.~By a gesture Uncle Prudent ordered the firing to cease.~“
25 IV | frightful discord Uncle Prudent took advantage of the momentary
26 V | the irreconcilables, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, the president
27 V | Frycollin waited for Uncle Prudent, his master, and at last
28 V | the honor?” demanded Uncle Prudent.~“I would have stopped the
29 V | his mouth,” replied Uncle Prudent.~“Not in America, Sir; not
30 V | been the servant of Uncle Prudent for about three years. Over
31 V | for you than this of Uncle Prudent’s, where danger was daily
32 V | spectators.~And if Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans had not been
33 V | matter with you?” asked Uncle Prudent.~Perhaps the disputants
34 V | the trees, two onto Uncle Prudent, two onto Phil Evans, two
35 V | did not even touch Uncle Prudent’s pockets, although, according
36 V | word being passed, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin
37 VI | speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin
38 VI | easily imagine how Uncle Prudent felt. One thing was evident,
39 VI | hand.~Immediately Uncle Prudent rose to his knees and snatched
40 VI | voice.~“Phil Evans?”~“Uncle Prudent?”~“Here we are no longer
41 VI | Not yet,” said Uncle Prudent. “He would overwhelm us
42 VI | other.”~“What is that, Uncle Prudent?”~“To save ourselves if
43 VI | Phil Evans,” began Uncle Prudent, “if, when we came away
44 VI | wrong not to be right,” said Prudent.~Here a long-drawn sigh
45 VI | that is enough!” said Uncle Prudent. “Now to work.” And then
46 VI | doubtless,” said Uncle Prudent.~“The wind! But I thought
47 VI | Doesn’t it cut?” asked Uncle Prudent.~“No.”~“Is the wall made
48 VI | doesn’t touch it.” Uncle Prudent, in a sudden outburst of
49 VI | imaginary Robur.~“Be calm, Prudent, he calm! You have a try.”~
50 VI | You have a try.”~Uncle Prudent had a try, but the bowie-knife
51 VI | in his limbs; and Uncle Prudent, thinking it his duty to
52 VI | Frycollin!” said Uncle Prudent.~“Master Uncle! Master Uncle!”
53 VI | peculiar sound that Uncle Prudent found it difficult to describe;
54 VI | rather alarming.~“Uncle Prudent,” said Phil Evans.~“Well?”~“
55 VI | I hope so,” said Uncle Prudent. “And I shall tell him —”~“
56 VI | the dawn.~But when Uncle Prudent sounded his repeater—which
57 VI | got slow,” answered Uncle Prudent.~“A watch of the Wheelton
58 VI | another observation—of Uncle Prudent’s — a new inexplicable phenomenon.~“
59 VI | We might,” said Uncle Prudent. “Frycollin, get up!”~The
60 VI | against the wall,” continued Prudent, “and you, Evans, get on
61 VI | Break the glass,” said Prudent, “and perhaps you will be
62 VI | do you see?” asked Uncle Prudent.~“Nothing.”~“What? Not any
63 VI | houses or monuments?” said Prudent, whose disappointment and
64 VI | Free!” exclaimed Uncle Prudent.~“Yes—within the limits
65 VI | the “Albatross!” ”~Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans rushed out
66 VII | not scratch it, and Uncle Prudent could not explain its nature?
67 VIII | where we are?” asked Uncle Prudent, in a voice tremulous with
68 VIII | not suit us?” asked Uncle Prudent.~“It will have to suit you.”~
69 VIII | unrolling beneath them.~“Uncle Prudent,” said Evans, “unless I
70 VIII | the evidence. But Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans did not reply.~“
71 VIII | waiting for you.”~As Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans were feeling
72 VIII | An hour afterwards Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans appeared
73 VIII | believe it!” said Uncle Prudent. And going to the bow they
74 VIII | at the same time Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans felt that
75 VIII | Engineer Robur,” said Uncle Prudent, in vain endeavoring to
76 VIII | citizen engineer,” asked Uncle Prudent, who was nearly exploding, “
77 VIII | exclamation escaped him, Uncle Prudent was doing all could do to
78 IX | of the after-house Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans had found
79 IX | at five o’clock, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans were walking
80 IX | mountainous country, it was only prudent to keep a good lookout,
81 IX | country beneath them, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans noticed a
82 IX | half of the Union.~Uncle Prudent, through an excellent telescope
83 IX | is Chicago,” said Uncle Prudent, “it is obvious that we
84 IX | Pennsylvania capital.~But if Uncle Prudent wished to ask Robur to take
85 IX | for the engineer, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans walked about
86 IX | happened during this day. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans were left
87 IX | looked serious for Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans.~“It is serious,
88 IX | Evans. “But be calm, Uncle Prudent, be calm.”~“Be calm!”~“And
89 X | time that morning Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans were sensible
90 X | There was nothing Uncle Prudent and his companion could
91 X | Leaning over the rail, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans watched the
92 X | attracted the attention of Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans. It was a
93 X | of his voice, “I am Uncle Prudent of Philadelphia!” And the
94 X | Salt Lake City,” said Uncle Prudent. And so it was, and the
95 X | And then?” asked Uncle Prudent.~It was six o’clock precisely
96 X | Engineer Robur,” said Uncle Prudent, “we are now on the very
97 X | the door was shut, Uncle Prudent exclaimed,~“I could strangle
98 XI | XI~THE WIDE PACIFIC~Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans had quite
99 XI | was in constant fear of Prudent aggravating matters by some
100 XI | which lay beneath. Uncle Prudent and his companion remained
101 XI | whale! “A whale!” Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans came out
102 XI | shouted Turner.~Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, much against
103 XI | the following night. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans found that
104 XI | these circumstances, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans would have
105 XI | lost in the sky.~“Uncle Prudent,” said Phil Evans, “it seems
106 XI | capital of Japan.”~Uncle Prudent did not reply. In the presence
107 XII | after leaving Peking, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans caught a
108 XII | the 27th of June, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans sighted an
109 XII | the worse,” answered Uncle Prudent. “On that immense territory
110 XIII | if in their hearts Uncle Prudent and his colleague could
111 XIII | name of Cashmere. Uncle Prudent and his companion beheld
112 XIII | Europe,” answered Uncle Prudent, “we should know how to
113 XIII | the accumulators. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans stood watching
114 XIII | Evans returned aft to Uncle Prudent; and there, taking care
115 XIII | Phil Evans,” said Uncle Prudent, “I think there can be no
116 XIII | Perhaps so,” said Uncle Prudent; “but she belongs to a scoundrel
117 XIII | Just so,” said Uncle Prudent. “And we must avail ourselves
118 XIII | Listen to me,” said Uncle Prudent. “It may happen during the
119 XIII | than you think,” said Uncle Prudent. “You saw that when we tried
120 XIII | anger the colleagues— Uncle Prudent in particular—were prepared
121 XIII | want to get out!”~Uncle Prudent, as may be imagined, did
122 XIII | intended to take part, Uncle Prudent, raging furiously as usual,
123 XIII | Engineer Robur!” said Uncle Prudent, who had just appeared on
124 XIII | ropes, in fact, that Uncle Prudent had intended to use as we
125 XIII | and he was mute.~Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans endeavored
126 XIII | is cowardly!” said Uncle Prudent, quite beside himself with
127 XIII | Avenge when you like, Mr. Prudent.”~“I will have my revenge
128 XIII | you and yours!” said Uncle Prudent, whom his colleague in vain
129 XIII | done your servant!”~Uncle Prudent was silent, not because
130 XIV | AERONEF AT FULL SPEED~If ever Prudent and Evans despaired on escaping
131 XIV | own wind.~To allow Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans to get back
132 XIV | swallowing.~Meanwhile Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, who were
133 XIV | an idea occurred to Uncle Prudent. He took snuff, as we know,
134 XIV | he forwarded. Then Uncle Prudent folded up the note, shut
135 XIV | bottom of the sea, and Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans were obliged
136 XIV | breathe the ambient air.~Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans took care
137 XIV | tarantaratara.~At this moment Uncle Prudent leant over the rail, opened
138 XIV | read as follows:~““Messrs. Prudent and Evans, president and
139 XV | me.”~“And so,” said Uncle Prudent, explosively, “you are not
140 XV | dare not do,” said Uncle Prudent, “I Will do! Yes, I Will
141 XV | departure from Timbuktu Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans noticed that
142 XV | feet of the ground. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, whatever
143 XV | And in this way did Uncle Prudent and, Phil Evans recognize
144 XVI | It was then that Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans ascertained
145 XVI | their patience, too. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, who had
146 XVI | cold became keen. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans saw little
147 XVI | the southward. At Uncle Prudent’s request Frycollin tried
148 XVI | not do,” answered Uncle Prudent, “without being avenged,
149 XVII | make careful note.~Uncle Prudent also remarked that Robur
150 XVII | reprovision the ship,” said Uncle Prudent.~“That ought to be in some
151 XVII | a ship or a boat.”~Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, who were
152 XVII | between themselves Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans could not
153 XVIII| only speak by signs. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans clung to
154 XVIII| entered into them. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans had not for
155 XVIII| be discovered.~If Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans wished to
156 XIX | course.~Meanwhile Uncle Prudent and his colleague, after
157 XIX | bow of the aeronef, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans held a little
158 XIX | Phil Evans,” said Uncle Prudent, “you have resolved, as
159 XIX | Let us set to work, Uncle Prudent.”~“No. Wait till tonight.
160 XIX | Albatross.”~This was Uncle Prudent’s plan. As he had said,
161 XIX | soon or too late.~Uncle Prudent had carefully thought over
162 XIX | ours as well!” said Uncle Prudent. But it is doubtful if Frycollin
163 XIX | sufficient.~Immediately Uncle Prudent set to work, while Evans
164 XIX | of being surprised. Uncle Prudent began by rubbing a small
165 XIX | of the cartridge. Uncle Prudent had all finished about ten
166 XIX | work as the daylight.~Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans were not
167 XIX | downward to the ground.~Uncle Prudent and his colleague, imagining
168 XIX | little before midnight Uncle Prudent said, “It is time!” Under
169 XIX | and in this locker Uncle Prudent put the dynamite and the
170 XIX | smoke or spluttering. Uncle Prudent lighted the end and pushed
171 XIX | have not started!”~Uncle Prudent made a gesture of disappointment. “
172 XIX | silent; she was asleep.~Uncle Prudent was close to Frycollin’s
173 XIX | without a whisper.~Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans listened.
174 XIX | his great surprise, Uncle Prudent had not even to push Frycollin’
175 XIX | start of us?” asked Uncle Prudent.~“Whether he has or not,”
176 XIX | recriminations, and Uncle Prudent was in search of a refuge
177 XIX | Evans stopped him.~“Uncle Prudent,” said he. “Here we are
178 XIX | honor of such a man —”~Uncle Prudent did not finish his sentence.~
179 XIX | The brutes!” said Uncle Prudent. Knife in hand, he rushed
180 XX | from the aeronef. Uncle Prudent and Frycollin, supporting
181 XXI | Forbes, so attached to Uncle Prudent by the bonds of purest friendship,
182 XXI | Undiscoverable! Undiscoverable! Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, of Philadelphia!~
183 XXI | by way of reprisal Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans and Frycollin;
184 XXI | despair to the skies. Uncle Prudent and his colleague carried
185 XXI | Company, in which Uncle Prudent was the largest shareholder,
186 XXI | Philadelphia that Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans had during
187 XXI | It is a mystery how Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans emerged alive
188 XXI | would be accomplished.~Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans looked upon
189 XXI | they had expected, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans saw nothing
190 XXI | forgotten that when Uncle Prudent was seized he had on him
191 XXI | respectful demonstrations, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin
192 XXI | slightest emotion, Uncle Prudent took off his hat and spoke.~“
193 XXI | should be opened by Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans.~The president
194 XXI | were longing to ask Uncle Prudent and the secretary about
195 XXI | divulged.~And then Uncle Prudent, resuming his speech amid
196 XXII | unexpected return of Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, Philadelphia
197 XXII | clipper. Probably Uncle Prudent and his friend desired that
198 XXII | like fireworks when Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans appeared
199 XXII | the excited crowd. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans stood upright
200 XXII | Let go!” shouted Uncle Prudent; and the “Go-Ahead” rose “
201 XXII | understood below. Uncle Prudent and his companions were
202 XXIII| the “Go-Ahead,” with Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, was going
203 XXIII| her at a stroke, and Uncle Prudent and his companions would
204 XXIII| jumped on board.~Would Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans refuse to
205 XXIII| final catastrophe. Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans had again
206 XXIII| will one day bring, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, you are
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