CHAPTER XX

Consternation The effect of Don’s statement was electric. Captain Sturdy jumped to his feet, and the rest of the party were visibly agitated. All looked at Don in amazement, not quite sure whether he was joking or in dead earnest. “What’s that?” cried his uncle. “Are my ears playing tricks with me?” “Not at all,” replied Don, enjoying the sensation he had created. “I mean just what I say. I was standing at the North Pole this afternoon. For that matter, you passed over it on your way to the car.” A scared look came…