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"There's the electrical stor ruined our co this way"

"Lie down, everyone," said the lieutenant

"Run!" cried Simmons

"Don't be a fool Lie down It hits the highest points We h unhurt Lie down about fifty feet from the rocket It may very well spend its force there and leave us be Get down!"

The men flopped

"Is it co?" they asked each other, after a moment

"Co"

"Is it nearer?"

"Two hundred yards off"

"Nearer?"

"Here she is!"

The monster cahtning which struck the rocket The rocket flashed like a beaten gong and gave off aThe monster let down fifteen more bolts which danced about in a ridiculous pantole and the watery soil

"No, no!" One of the men jumped up

"Get down, yon fool!" said the lieutenant

"No!"