"
So, with part of her deck above the surface, the M. N. 1 began
her voyage, sent on her way by the cheers of the small force of
Tom's workmen at the submarine plant. The general public was not
admitted, for the object of the quest was kept secret from all
save those immediately interested.
"Rad, him be plenty mad he not come," said Koku to Tom, as the
giant moved about the cabin, putting things to rights.
"Well, don't start crowing over him until we get back," warned
the young inventor. "He may have the laugh on us."
"Rad no laugh," declared Koku. "Rad him too mad dat I come on
trip."
"A submarine voyage is no place for old, faithful Eradicate,"
murmured Tom. "He's better off looking after my father."
The first part of the trip was without incident of moment. No
mishap attended the voyage of the M. N. 1 down the river, out
into the bay, and so on to the great Atlantic.
Fairly good time was made, as there was no particular object in
speeding, and on the second day after leaving the dock Tom gave
orders for the hatch to be closed, the deck cleared, and
everything made tight and fast.
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