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THROUGH THE EARTH!
and this is an injunction forbidding you to let your car go through the earth."
"What!" exclaimed Dr. Giles, bounding to his feet.
"Yes, sir; the Australian government positively forbids your letting the car start. And, furthermore, it commands you to have the tunnel filled up with earth again immediately. In case of failure to obey, I have orders to arrest you at once!"
