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The Turkish sailors were thus rendered suspicious of every unusual circumstance that came under their notice. When, therefore, a big, powerful, and rather odd-looking man was found clinging to one of their cables, they at once set him down as an unsuccessful torpedoist, and a careful search was instantly made round the vessel as a precaution.
Benson, if you always hit as full and well, you'll be an expert torpedoist." "Why, it's nothing but holding the nose of your own boat full on the other craft, amidships, and the torpedo itself does the rest," uttered the young submarine skipper. "That's it," nodded Lieutenant Danvers. "But, when you're below the surface, the problem becomes a harder one."
"But enough of this. Adieu, my dear Jeffry, till we meet. Yours affectionately, U.B. "P.S. I mentioned you to the captain as a friend of mine, and an enthusiastic torpedoist. Be sure you call on him if you should ever find yourself in the neighbourhood of the mighty Thunderer." It was late when I folded this letter, about the surprising effects of which I have yet to speak.
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