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 * From Hong Kong to Yokohama (Japan), by steamer
 * 6
 * From Yokohama to San Francisco, by steamer
 * 22
 * From San Francisco to New York, by rail
 * 7
 * From New York to London, by steamer and rail
 * 9
 * Total
 * 80 days.
 * }
 * 9
 * Total
 * 80 days.
 * }
 * }

"Yes, in eighty days!" exclaimed Stuart, who in his excitement made a false deal. "But that doesn't take into account bad weather, contrary winds, shipwrecks, railway accidents, and so on."

"All included," returned Phileas Fogg, continuing to play despite the discussion.

"But suppose the Hindoos or Indians pull up the rails," replied Stuart; "suppose they stop the trains, pillage the luggage-vans, and scalp the passengers!"

"All included," calmly retorted Fogg; adding, as he threw down the cards, "Two trumps."

Stuart, whose turn it was to deal, gathered them up, and went on: "You are right, theoretically, Mr. Fogg, but practically—"

"Practically also, Mr. Stuart."

"I'd like to see you do it in eighty days."