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Good evening. In this episode, I'll be reading chapters 13 and 14 of Around the World in

80 Days by Jules Verne. So let your eyes fall heavy and your breath soften as we settle

in for a peaceful night's sleep.

Chapter 13

The project was a bold one, full of difficulty, perhaps impracticable. Mr. Falk was going

to risk his life, or at least liberty, and therefore the success of his tour. But he

did not hesitate, and he found in Sir Francis Chromati an enthusiastic ally. As for Passapart

out, he was ready for anything that might be proposed. His master's idea charmed him.

He perceived a heart, a soul, under that icy exterior. He began to love Filius Falk.

There remained the guide. What course would he adopt? Would he not take part with the Indians?

In default of his assistance, it was necessary to be assured of his neutrality. Sir Francis

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