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Chi stared at her, unco

She e of her hand "Cut the supply boat line, or it will tangle in our propeller"

Once Chi understood he acted quickly He severed the towline with a quick swipe of his ht at the it would pass them A collision in the narrow canyon would be a disaster She was glancing over her shoulder, trying to steer so as to avoid a crash, and didn't see the wall of limestone that loomed directly in their path until the last second

Gamay ducked so she wouldn't hit her head as the pra in the wall Within seconds the swiftes of daylight disappeared

"We need a flashlight, Professor," she said, her voice echoing in the inky darkness

The flashlight flicked on, and the shaft of light fell on wet rocks that glistened only yards away She swung the tiller to avoid a crash, oversteering in her haste, and was turned sideways by the current After a few diceywith the river flow

Chi played the flashlight bearound river re any fun Especially after the bea the ceiling The light reflected on thousands of burning-red pinpoints of light She held her breath not soammonia stench

"I hate bats," sheher teeth

"Keep still, and you'll be all right," Chi cautioned

No need for that warning Gas and sharp pointed teeth

The creatures stayed where they were, however, and in ti

"Fascinating," Chi said "I've never seen a river go underground so abruptly"

"Excuseso, Professor Chi, but your country has too round for my taste"

"Si, Dr Gamay It's like Swiss cheese, I'm afraid"

Gaht side, then realized there wasn't one They had been sucked into the bowels of the earth, and there was no assurance they would ever come out At best, this was the route the chicleros used, which lers Gamay lifted the propeller out of the water, and they used a paddle to steer, fending off with their hands and feet when the pram bumped noisily into the sides of the cave