25/33 We have carried away our propeller." "What are you going to do about it ?" asked Barker. I am dreadfully sorry." "It is not your fault," said Claudius. It happens even to big steamers." "And shall we sail all the way to New York ?" asked his sister, who was completely reassured. "I think it will be lovely." Miss Skeat also thought sailing much more poetic than steaming. |