The Great Round-the-World Balloon Race [antikvár]

- , I ímIMiss Harriet Fanshawe, famous balloonist, suddenly put down her sewing and looked at Rebecca and William."I can't wait to finish this," she sighed. "I want another adventure . . . What shall it be?"Her niece and nephew thought and thought. Finally Rebecca said, "I know, why not have a balloon race?""This time you could go round the world instead of to the centre of it," added William, remembering his aunt's last great escapade."That's a splendid idea - it's never been done before, and I know all my ballooning friends would love to compete in something so exciting."William and Rebecca had been whispering together, and now Rebecca said, "Aunt Harriet, it was our idea, and we really think we ought to come with you.""Mmm, I don't know " said her aunt. "It can be very uncomfortable, and cold, and dangerous. You'd have to help me keep a look-out, write up the log, check the maps, prepare the food . . .""Yes, yes!" said the chüdren. "We will! We will!"And that was how it all began.