"But I wish to take some photographs with it," cried the young woman,
indignantly. "Especially, a flashlight when we are below the surface
of the ocean."
"I am most sorry, madam," Captain Jack replied, politely, "but it is
wholly out of the question for any photographs to be made aboard the
boat."
"No cameras! No photographs?" cried two other young women, in something
like consternation. Then one of them added:
"But we want two or three photos as souvenirs--Mr. Kimball, we appeal
to you."
"I am wholly powerless in the matter," replied the lieutenant commander,
gravely. "Mr. Benson commands aboard this boat, and enforces the rules.
I may add, however, that am wholly in sympathy with his decision. You
will understand, ladies, that there are many secrets in the handling
of a submarine craft like this, It would be absolutely out of the
question to allow anyone to carry away photographs of the interior or
the working parts of the 'Benson.'"
With that, two more cameras were passed up. Eph as quickly handed them
through the conning tower to Hal, who took them down to the engine room.
Then Jack helped his visitors aboard, while Eph slipped forward to let
go the moorings at the order.
"Now, ladies and gentlemen," announced Captain Jack, "I think there will
be room for all on deck.
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