[Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne]@TWC D-Link bookAround the World in 80 Days CHAPTER III 10/13
80 days." "Yes, in eighty days!" exclaimed Stuart, who in his excitement made a false deal.
"But that doesn't take into account bad weather, contrary winds, shipwrecks, railway accidents, and so on." "All included," returned Phileas Fogg, continuing to play despite the discussion. "But suppose the Hindoos or Indians pull up the rails," replied Stuart; "suppose they stop the trains, pillage the luggage-vans, and scalp the passengers!" "All included," calmly retorted Fogg; adding, as he threw down the cards, "Two trumps." Stuart, whose turn it was to deal, gathered them up, and went on: "You are right, theoretically, Mr.Fogg, but practically--" "Practically also, Mr.Stuart." "I'd like to see you do it in eighty days." "It depends on you.
Shall we go ?" "Heaven preserve me! But I would wager four thousand pounds that such a journey, made under these conditions, is impossible." "Quite possible, on the contrary," returned Mr.Fogg. "Well, make it, then!" "The journey round the world in eighty days ?" "Yes." "I should like nothing better." "When ?" "At once.
Only I warn you that I shall do it at your expense." "It's absurd!" cried Stuart, who was beginning to be annoyed at the persistency of his friend.
"Come, let's go on with the game." "Deal over again, then," said Phileas Fogg.
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