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The French Messageries Maritimes, which usually sail between Karachi and Marseilles, will, of course, have long since discontinued their services. You could, therefore, just as well go by railway to Bombay. Via Calcutta or Madras would be a roundabout journey." "And I should be entirely dependent upon the English steamship lines?"
I want you to arrange for eighty gallons of petrol and sixteen of oil, to be ready for me at three places besides Constantinople. Here's the list; Karachi, Penang, and Port Darwin. Could you cable me to the address in Constantinople the names of firms at those places?" "Of course. I'll look 'em up the first thing in the morning." "Too late. It must be done to-night.
He set the engine at full speed again, and as the aeroplane soared on like a swallow its departure was followed by a lusty British cheer. "Three hours late, mister," Rodier bawled in Smith's ear. It was half-past six by Smith's watch, near eleven by local time, when the aeroplane sailed across the long mangrove swamp that forms the western side of the harbour of Karachi.
It would reduce the sea journey from England to Karachi from 22 to 5 days; from England to Johannesburg from 21 to 7 days; and from England to Perth from 32 to 10-1/2 days. Its achievements have already been considerable.
"I will speak to the Prince again to-day, and, as he has no right to detain me, it will be possible for me, as I confidently hope, to start with you for Karachi." "But I shall only accept the Kennedys' offer if you go with us," declared Edith in a tone of decision, which left no doubt as to her unshakable resolution. As a matter of fact, Prince Tchajawadse put no difficulties in his way.
"Who are you?" shouted Smith through a megaphone. "Gunboat Penguin, Captain Durward, bound for Bombay. Who are you?" came the answer. "Lieutenant Thesiger Smith, of the Imperturbable, bound for Karachi." "The deuce you are! What do you call that vessel of yours?" "My pet lamb," replied Smith, grinning. "I say, sir, I've no time for explanations. Are you policing these seas?" "This is my beat.
Another says that 325,000 of the people have fled the city and are carrying the plague to the country. Three days later comes the news, "The population is reduced by half." The refugees have carried the disease to Karachi; "220 cases, 214 deaths." A day or two later, "52 fresh cases, all of which proved fatal."
Under no circumstances could I remain quietly here." "Well, then, let us consider matters. The best plan would be for you to return by sea from Bombay or some other port, like Calcutta, Madras, or Karachi. Karachi is nearest. It has even been given the name of the Entrance Gate to Central Asia. And from Lahore, Quetta, or Mooltan, Karachi can be most readily reached by the railway.
The weather was not too hot; the stormy season had begun, and travelling in the roomy, comfortable railway carriages would have been in other circumstances a real pleasure. The travellers safely reached Karachi, the seaport town on the mouths of the Indus with its numerous tributaries, where Mr.
He inquired what her wishes and plans were, but she clung to him tenderly and whispered, "My only wish is to stay with you, my only plan is to make you happy." Kissing her tender lips, which could utter such entrancing words, he said, deeply moved: "Well, then, I propose that we travel together to Karachi. I am resolved to quit the Russian service and endeavour to return to Germany.
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