OA. "Instantly Jack threw over the lever, but, alas for the hopes of the
boys, nothing resulted. As they looked at each other keen
disappointment was evident on both faces." (paragraph 16)
B. "one thing is sure, though, and that is if it don't work we are out of
the running in the race, for the new boat the Jenkins boys have
just bought, will run circles round the Sprite." (paragraph 2)
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OC. "Well, said Bob slowly, 'it won't be the first time we've had to try
again. If there is any trouble I feel sure it's in the caps, for this
manganese dioxide was made by the electric current," (paragraph
12)
D. "We've got to be mighty careful this time,' continued Bob, 'and not
let one of those caps get into their hands, for the secret of the
whole thing is in them," (paragraph 29)