HMAS Brisbane (D 41)

After what they've done, I wouldn't put it past the Tetraptéryxes to handle a radio set.

His Majesty's Australian ship Brisbane, they say, said Murray.

Wait a minute.

Since they're so near, I think I can switch them over to the radiophone.

It was the first thing he mentioned.

They ceased speaking as the thin pennant of smoke, followed by two tall masts, became visible over the horizon.

In a few minutes more, the Brisbane swept up, swung a circle, and came to rest near them, while out from her side dropped a boat that began to move toward them with dipping oars.

A moment later, she was alongside.

After what they've done, I wouldn't put it past the Tetrapteryxes to handle a radio set.

His Majesty's Australian ship Brisbane, they say, said Murray.

Wait a minute.

Since they're so near, I think I can switch them over to the radiophone.

It was the first thing he mentioned.

They ceased speaking as the thin pennon of smoke, followed by two tall masts, became visible over the horizon.

In a few minutes more, the Brisbane swept up, swung a circle, and came to rest near them, while out from her side dropped a boat that began to move toward them with dipping oars.

A moment later, she was alongside.