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174 This being out of the question, he turned his thoughts to another matter. He had already noticed a reservoir of water fastened to the side of the car, and as his varied exercises had made him somewhat thirsty, he decided to climb up and help himself to a drink.

On the earth it would have been the simplest matter in the world to climb up to the reservoir by means of the straps, and draw off and drink a glass of water. But here in the car, where bodies had no weight, it was by no means so simple a matter as it seemed, and our hero was destined to a fresh series of experiences, more wonderful than any he had yet met with.