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did Tom do for his bearings ? Could it be that through such 

 inky darkness he could see enough of the shore to distinguish 

 anything on it ? This was easily tested. Taking a heavy blanket 



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shawl, which was serving as cushion, we wrapped Tom up in a 

 number of thicknesses of it and one of the party held him in her 

 lap while the boat was slowly turned around. This was of no use. 

 On being released Tom started, with never a mistake and without 



