Tom Swift in Captivity

Hush! Not so loud, cautioned Tom, for Mr. Damon was in the next stateroom, while Eradicate had one across the corridor. I’ll tell you, Ned, but don’t breathe a word of it to Rad or Mr. Damon. They might not intend to give it away, but I’m afraid they would, if they knew, and I depend on the things in that box to give the native giants the surprise of their lives in case we–well, in case we come to close quarters.