Everybody had it by that time; the miracle is that he had notfallen an earlier victim. They were easily identified with oneanother, but not with a personality. Since the last two hours all laughter, all levity, has ceased on the ship--a settled gloom is upon the faces of the passengers. It was a small place, and the tight-ropeattraction seemed likely to fail.
Goodman said: I'm preparing a joke, Artemus, but I'm keeping it for the present. I don't see how you can be ready to leave Luxor for a few more days, I said. Think of your wives and children. Well, whose fault is that? demanded Emerson, who was quite happy to argue on any side of any issue-and change sides whenever he felt like it.
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