Yet
this could not be, as she was stationary on the floor of the
ocean.
"Bless my cake of soap, Tom!" cried Mr. Damon, "what in the
world is that?"
"If it's an accident!" exclaimed Mr. Hardley, "I think it ought
to be prevented. There have been too many happenings on this trip
already. I thought you said your submarine was safe for
underwater trips!" he fairly snapped at Tom.
The young inventor gave one look at the irate man who was
coming out in his true colors. But it was no time to rebuke him.
Too much yet remained to be done. Ned and Koku were still in the
chamber and protected from some unknown sea monster by only a
comparatively thin door. They must be inside to be perfectly
safe.
Tom speeded up the pumps that were forcing the water from the
chamber so the inner door could be opened. Eagerly he and his men
watched the gauges to note when the last gallon should have been
forced out by the compressed air. Not until then would it be safe
to let Ned and Koku step into the interior of the craft.
The submarine had not ceased rolling from the force of the blow
she had received when there came another, and this time on the
opposite side.
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