Hunting for a treasure on the floor of the Atlantic
isn't like going to some location on land, however wild or
inaccessible it might be. Do you realize, Mr. Hardley, what a
large difference in miles a small error in nautical calculations
makes? We might go to the exact spot where you thought the wreck
of the Pandora lies, only to find that we would have to hunt
around a long time.
"I must think of that, and also think of my other business
affairs. Then, too, there is my father. He is getting old, and
while he is still active in the affairs of the company,
particularly when it comes to taking up new lines of work, I do
not like to think of leaving him, as I should have to, in case I
went on this trip."
"Take him along!" exclaimed Mr. Damon. "He's gone with us
before, Tom."
"He's too old now," said the young inventor a bit sadly.
"Father will never make another extended trip. But I will let you
have my answer as soon as I can, Mr. Hardley, and I will give the
matter considerable thought."
"I'm sure I hope you will, and also that you will consent to
go," was the answer.
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