"Mr. Cruse, I look at you, and of all the men, you're the one who shows not the slightest hint of fear." Chp 1, Pg. 12
Captain Walken to Matt Cruse as he makes a decision about who to send across to the gondola of the hot air balloon strapped to a davit.

"It's on account of your late arrival that you see this part of the ship at all." Chp 2, Pg. 32
Matt to Miss Simpkins as she loudly complains about the grilled metal floor that she is having trouble traversing as a result of the high heeled shoes she is wearing which keep getting caught in the grating.

"The man in the balloon, was my grandfather." Chp. 3, Pg. 44
Statement made by Kate de Vries as Matt takes her on a tour of the ship Aurora.

"Said her tea tasted like a fish had bathed in it." Chp 4, Pg. 53
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